Rejoice in Him

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

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Rick Higgins

Spiritual Growth – Part 1

A heartfelt cry among sincere Christians is, “How can I grow spiritually?”  It seems axiomatic that communing with God in prayer, walking by the Holy Spirit, and investing time in the Bible will help one grow spiritually.  But are there… Continue Reading →

Wake Up and Live!

Several years ago George Barna wrote, The Frog In The Kettle.  He explains that the way to boil a frog is not to put him in a pot of boiling water because he’ll jump out.  The key is to put… Continue Reading →

Experiencing peace with God

A heartfelt desire among Christians is to have peace with God.  If you’re like me, there is a gap between what you know and your actual behavior.  This may cause you to wonder, “Does God accept me when my behavior… Continue Reading →

9 Thoughts That Can Change Your Marriage

9 Thoughts That Can Change Your Marriage by Sheila Wray Gregoire presents nine biblical truths that can give you a fresh perspective on your marriage.  Although written from a woman’s perspective, this book can be helpful to anyone who desires… Continue Reading →

A Promise

What is your response when someone makes you a promise?  All of us have experienced the heartbreak of a broken promise.  I’m reminded of the story of a dying man who gave each of his friends — a lawyer, doctor and… Continue Reading →

Three Dangerous Words

Three little words have destroyed many a diet, savings plan, and the best of resolutions.  You’ve heard them countless times and have no doubt, said them yourself.  What are those words?  Here’s an example: I regularly ate lunch with a… Continue Reading →

It’s not about you

The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans reveals that all mankind is guilty of sin.  After his graphic description of the pervasiveness of sin, a stark contrast emerges in chapter 3 like a bright ray of sunshine through a dark… Continue Reading →

Classic Human Anatomy in Motion

Classic Human Anatomy in Motion by Valerie Winslow provides the anatomical background to assist the artist in drawing human figures.  This book is well written and illustrated with hundreds of drawing (basic as well as advanced drawings).   The content… Continue Reading →

Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide

When you think of your conscience you may be reminded of Jiminy Cricket (who is actually depicted as a grasshopper).  He admonished Pinocchio to, “Let your conscience be your guide.”  This can be helpful advice if you have a conscience… Continue Reading →

Deep Mentoring

God’s desire is for you to be salt and light in the world.  This involves helping others to follow Jesus.  The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses,… Continue Reading →

You are without excuse

It’s interesting that Jesus had more difficulty with the religious leaders than anyone else.  From outward appearances the scribes and Pharisees appeared to have it all together.  Their religious performance however, became a source of pride and they looked down… Continue Reading →

50 Rules Kids Won’t Learn in School

Charles J. Sykes has written a number of books that call for personal responsibility and challenges our victim-minded society.  He offers fifty life lessons that are not usually included in the self-esteem-laden, reality-light curriculum of many schools.   Parents will… Continue Reading →

Messy Grace

Messy Grace by Caleb Kaltenbach is an amazing story of an individual who was raised by LGBT parents and experienced the hatred of Christians but ended up becoming a pastor.  This book is a cogent blend of grace and truth… Continue Reading →

The Righteous Person

What comes to mind when you think of a righteous person?  We usually think of someone who is characterized by uprightness or morality.  We often evaluate righteousness by one’s external actions but Jesus goes much deeper than that – He goes… Continue Reading →

A Life Apart from God

God’s desire is that you would know Him and honor Him as God.  The Apostle Paul describes how God’s general revelation reveals the splendor of God,  For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and… Continue Reading →

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