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Rick Higgins
You have power over your mind, not external circumstances. Realize this and you will find strength. Marcus Aurelius We bring frustration upon ourselves when we attempt to control things beyond our control. Are you facing difficult circumstances? Why are you… Continue Reading →
Where do you turn when you’re facing a difficult situation? The Apostle Peter wrote a letter to Christians who were living in a culture in which they were facing difficulties and persecution. You may feel like you’re in a situation… Continue Reading →
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. Martin Luther King, Jr. We have a tendency to focus on the negative. When we take a step back and learn how to detach emotionally, then we can start to… Continue Reading →
The writer of the book of Hebrews enjoins us to pursue peace with others and to live a life of holiness: Pursue peace with all people, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14) Although… Continue Reading →
An informal survey shows that what most people want for Christmas is two more weeks to prepare for it. Bob Stanley We know Christmas is on the calendar, but there is often a last minute rush to get ready. Christmas… Continue Reading →
Many of us have cried out in anguish, “What did I do to deserve this?” We must be careful because this question can lead us in a downward spiral. We start feeling sorry for ourselves and then we look to… Continue Reading →
Have you considered the fact that gratitude is a choice? Matthew Henry was an eighteenth-century Puritan preacher who was accosted by robbers. A typical response would be anger and frustration. This was Matthew Henry’s response: Let me be thankful, first,… Continue Reading →
People treat their physical body in a variety of ways. Some people take better care of their automobile than their body, whereas other people treat their body as an idol. The Apostle Paul gives us a proper perspective: Or do… Continue Reading →
Our danger is to water down God’s word to suit ourselves. God never fits His word to suit me; He fits me to suit His word. Oswald Chambers Obedience to God’s word may seem difficult at times – God sets… Continue Reading →
Solomon presents a helpful proverb to ensure we have an honest evaluation of the situation. A wise parent knows that when children are involved in a disagreement with a sibling, they will seek to place themselves in the best light… Continue Reading →
The early Christians did not say in dismay, “Look what the world has come to,” but in delight, “Look what has come to the world!” Carl F. H. Henry It can be easy for us to dwell upon the negative… Continue Reading →
Temptation is an inevitable fact of life. There are no shortage of temptations that we face. The world, the flesh and the devil all seem to conspire against us. How can we gain the victory? Oscar Wilde quipped, “The only… Continue Reading →
We started a new sermon series today looking at the challenges that Joseph faced as God prepared him to fulfill his dreams of destiny. Joseph prospered because the Lord was with him. Do you know that the Lord is with… Continue Reading →
Talent develops in solitude, character develops in the stream of life. Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Goethe points out that we not only need times of stillness and solitude to hone and develop our craft, but we also need to be… Continue Reading →
It is essential that we have a proper view of Jesus. Some people view Jesus as a kindly figure who always extends grace to those in trouble. Other people view His commands and expectations as unattainable and unrealistic. What is… Continue Reading →
