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Encouragement
It can be difficult to rejoice when we’re facing various trials. The Apostle Peter’s first epistle is a brief handbook on developing a perspective for dealing with suffering in our lives. Peter commended his audience as he observed their great… Continue Reading →
ALL IT TAKES TO TURN A NEGATIVE “BEFORE” INTO A POSITIVE “AFTER” IS SOMETHING LIFE-GIVING Take this plant, for example– classic “Before” and “After” situation– –Droopy and woebegone before… –Perked up and cheery-looking after What made the difference? WATER! Good… Continue Reading →
Trust the Lord, it’s in His hands! I can imagine some people’s response– “That sounds great, but in the meantime, what’s my responsibility and what can, or should I do?” Especially if you’re a leader, and people are depending on… Continue Reading →
It’s nice to be chosen! Remember when you were young and the kids were choosing up sides for kickball – what was your greatest fear? You did not want to be the last person chosen, or worse yet, not chosen… Continue Reading →
Why does fear matter? Because whatever we fear governs our life and thoughts. Here are examples of the more common fears and their implications: 1. If we fear rejection, we will always be worried about whether we’re pleasing people or… Continue Reading →
As with many other churches, what started as a major adjustment has become a tool for broader reach—live-streaming services. The only drawback we can see is people who substitute this for coming in person but prefer to stay home because… Continue Reading →
Some Christians go through life as war-weary soldiers who are struggling to survive. The Apostle Paul countered this view in his letter to the church at Rome: But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us… Continue Reading →
Stradivarius violins are not meant to be treated or played like trumpets, no matter how nice a trumpet may sound! Or, as Oscar Wilde put it, “Be yourself– Everybody else is taken!” What does this mean? Even as a child,… Continue Reading →
Happy Passover!… Happy Palm Sunday!… Solemn observance of Good Friday… Happy Resurrection Sunday! Please meditate on the connection between all of these: First– Jesus comes into Jerusalem, the national capital, as the humble King He is, to the cries of… Continue Reading →
WHEN WE’RE FEELING LIKE OUR DREAMS ARE AT A HOPELESS END, REMEMBER THE LORD HAS GIVEN US ENDLESS HOPE! 🙂 A few days ago, while worshiping together with my husband, we got to singing a song the Lord gave me– “Hope… Continue Reading →
There are times in our lives when we may feel down and discouraged. We may feel that no one understands what we’re going through. There is One who not only knows what we’re going through, but He cares. Jesus understands… Continue Reading →
Many people have an understanding of who Jesus claimed to be and they may have a familiarity with His teaching, but how many have truly connected with Him? Jesus was traveling to the home of a synagogue official whose daughter… Continue Reading →
Some of us ladies are excellent make-up artists. Some of us, like myself, remain perpetual “Girl Scouts”, who’d rather spend time hiking and playing sports than enhancing their appearance. Yet, if asked, we’d all admit we’d like to look good,… Continue Reading →
Some time ago, my son posted a video about “a brilliant marketing plan”. In it, Hollywood stars and other celebrities were trying on “designer footwear” at a newly-opened shoe-store called “Palessi”. Between the Italian name and a lot of media… Continue Reading →
Now that we’re a few days into the new year, you’re hopefully off to a strong start toward reaching your goals. But– you WILL encounter obstacles– –That unwelcome, yet all-too-familiar sense of something or someone holding you back from getting… Continue Reading →
