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Growth
Have you ever heard the expression, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you”? Or, “Ignorance is bliss”? Whoever says that is either unaware of, or choosing to ignore, hidden destructive elements in life. Take carbon monoxide gas, for example—we can’t… 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 →
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 →
???? What do I mean here? I recently read of an experiment in which someone put fleas in a jar with a lid on it… At first, they desperately flew up against the lid in an attempt to escape… But… Continue Reading →
The source of our motivation may stem from a variety of reasons. Some may be motivated by a sense of accomplishment whereas others may be motivated to gain popularity. The Apostle Paul revealed the overarching motivation for Christians in his… Continue Reading →
If you’ve ever owned a computer, at some point this has happened to you: You’re trying to open a document, or a website, or your email, or… and all you get is this hypnotic circular-motion ring in the middle of… Continue Reading →
I figured this out last week just in time… …before using a particular cooking pot on the stove that LOOKED clean. But then I remembered– our dog, aka the “Canine Clean-up Crew”, had tongue-washed it after dinner for us. Then… Continue Reading →
Reading gets us into God’s word – meditation gets God’s word into us. Reading God’s word is a good start, but if you’re looking for transformational change, then you need to practice Bible engagement. This involves meditating upon God’s word… 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 →
In Ex. 15:22-25 we read—“Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water. When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because… Continue Reading →
A dilemma many people face is the ability to accept themselves. This can be difficult because we are keenly aware of our faults, failures, and fears. For those who believe in God, the problem is compounded because if we don’t… Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt like you weren’t strong enough— –to lift a heavy package? –to move something big? –to defeat the opposition? –to solve a problem? –to face the day? –to deal with crushing news or failure? Even the strongest… Continue Reading →
The role of a parent is a great privilege and a great responsibility. The Apostle Paul realized that strong churches are comprised of strong families so he gave this advice to parents as he instructed the churches: Fathers, do not… 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 →
