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Live as if you were living a second time, and as though you had acted wrongly the first time. Viktor Frankl The wonderful truth of Christianity is that we can be born again. We can put our past behind us… Continue Reading →
If God is sovereign, then what happens to me, also happens for me. Life has a way of bringing challenging circumstances to us. We must not play the victim and succumb to self pity. Oswald Chambers warns us, “Self pity… Continue Reading →
The secret of success is constancy of purpose. Benjamin Disraeli One of the challenges of the coronavirus is the uncertainty we’re experiencing during this pandemic. Events have been put on hold, it’s difficult to plan for the future, and we… Continue Reading →
Pray as if everything depends on God, and work as if everything depends on you. – Augustine Many people work as if everything depended upon their efforts, but how many of us consider God in our endeavors? You can expect… Continue Reading →
What do you think of when you hear the word “faithful”? Here’s some insight: —Steadfast— An old word meaning “not moving; not going anywhere; not changing or flaking out no matter what” —Committed— Sticking with it; sticking with the group;… Continue Reading →
Fire tests gold, sufferig brave men. Seneca The current pandemic is a time of suffering for a number of people – I think of those who have contracted the virus or have lost loved ones, those who are out of… Continue Reading →
Who can live without hope? No one. That said, what kind of hope gives us the best life? There’s many kinds of hope out there. For example, there’s the unrealistic-wishful-thinking type of hope—such as “I hope I get good grades… Continue Reading →
What is your response when you encounter a major failure? When we experience a crisis we become frustrated, defensive, and perhaps angry. A fact of life is we will face setbacks and failures at times. How can we deal with… Continue Reading →
There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine! Abraham Kuyper Life does not always go as we plan, but it is a… Continue Reading →
This week at LifePark we started a new series entitled “Overcoming adversity”, this is especially apropos considering our current situation with the coronavirus. Our passage was Jesus’ teaching on overcoming worry, Matthew 6:25-34 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not… Continue Reading →
Act, speak, and think like a man ready to depart this life in the next breath. Marcus Aurelius How often do we take our days for granted thinking that we can always do it later? Marcus reminds us that our… Continue Reading →
Have you ever experienced a situation when God did not come through when you hoped he would? When that happens our initial response is disappointment and frustration. Mary and Martha experienced a similar situation when Jesus did not show up… Continue Reading →
As you journey through life it’s not only where you’re going, but it’s who you’re becoming. We can become so fixated upon our plans and the destination that we lose our joy in the journey. God’s plans for you are… Continue Reading →
Your success depends on the risks you take. Your survival depends on the risks you avoid. James Clear This quote by James Clear seems especially apropos as we battle the coronavirus. This is a time for us to minister to… Continue Reading →
When written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters — one represents danger and one represents opportunity. We are currently living in a time of crisis. We must respect the danger, but not give in to fear…. Continue Reading →
