Rejoice in Him

Claire, Elisabeth, Ginger, Julie, and Rick share thoughts from the heart to the heart

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Rick Higgins

The God of the impossible

“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27) Life is filled with challenging and, at times, overwhelming situations. The prophet Jeremiah had his share of difficult and painful circumstances. The… Continue Reading →

The only easy day was yesterday

If you have run with infantrymen and they have tired you out, How can you compete with horses? If you fall down in a land of peace, How will you do in the thicket by the Jordan? (Jeremiah 12:5) The… Continue Reading →

Strength for the journey

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD anointed me To bring good news to the humble; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim release to captives And freedom to prisoners; (Isaiah… Continue Reading →

Know your enemy

Christians encounter a variety challenges every day. We are keenly aware that the way of the world is antithetical to God and His ways. We are also painfully aware of our weakness to overcome our fleshly desires. But do we… Continue Reading →

What is weird?

“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Jiddu Krishnamurti I believe that we should be people of integrity – “You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another” Leviticus… Continue Reading →

Consolation for your soul

Where do you find relief from anxious thoughts? The Psalmist was facing oppression from others and the pressure that he was facing was mounting. As he was seeking to follow God while facing grief and sorrow, he pondered why the… Continue Reading →

What can be, unburdened by what has been

This is a political platitude I have heard several times from Vice President Kamala Harris. The grammar is confusing – is the subject “what can be” or “what has been?” Does “what has been” seek to unburden “what can be”… Continue Reading →

Finding the golden mean

Many people find it easier to go to a consistent extreme than to remain at the center of biblical tension. In the book of Proverbs we’re introduced to an individual named Agur whose name means gatherer. Perhaps he was a… Continue Reading →

Saved from trouble

What emotions do you experience after enduring a difficult and potentially life-threatening situation? After the initial shock wears off, we may feel a sense of relief and gratitude toward God’s gracious deliverance. Psalm 107 reveals the thankfulness of those who… Continue Reading →

The danger of superficiality

There is a tendency for people to say what they think other people want to hear. We falsely believe that it’s better to tell people what they want to hear and minimize the problem. If we follow this approach, then… Continue Reading →

Do you ever struggle to do the right thing?

There are times when we know what we should do, but we struggle to follow through. The Apostle Paul confessed his struggles between his desire to do what is right and the frustration he experienced in his lack of follow… Continue Reading →

What is the purpose of the Law?

There are a number of people who have a conflicted relationship with God’s Law. We know it’s important to follow God’s Law, but we also acknowledge that it can be  difficult at times. We believe that if we keep God’s… Continue Reading →

Learning through adversity

We do not enjoy seasons of suffering, but there are certain lessons that can only be learned as we traverse the crucible of adversity. As Job interacted with his friends regarding the reasons for his tribulations, we read his brief… Continue Reading →

Are you a follower of Jesus?

There are a number of assumptions that people have concerning their spiritual status. Some people may have an assurance of their salvation whereas others may struggle with assurance. There is a group of people who think they are Christians, but… Continue Reading →

Who are the people who are blessed?

The emphasis of the world is often upon wealth, power, and position. The independent, self-reliant and self-confident individual is often held in high esteem. Jesus’ sermon on the mount was an antithesis to the way of the world and challenged… Continue Reading →

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