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Life
A good friend of mine recently recommended a video to me entitled, “Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict,” a documentary aimed at educating students and adults about the dangers of drug addiction. The director of the FBI, James… Continue Reading →
Have you ever experienced the pain of shattered dreams? When the actual situation does not match our expectations, it often results in heartache. Unfortunately there is no shortage of situations that can cause us to lose heart. We are a… Continue Reading →
At times you may encounter situations that seem so overwhelming that you may lose sight of God. That was how Elisha’s servant felt when he and Elisha were surrounded by a hostile army. Now when the attendant of the man… Continue Reading →
The heartfelt cry among many people is “How can I experience a life of fulfillment?” A life of fulfillment is actually a life of grace. Those who know grace will show grace. You can live a fulfilling life by understanding… Continue Reading →
There are times in our lives when we feel that God can’t possibly use us. We feel that we’ve messed up so badly that God has rejected us. King David in the Old Testament felt the depths of discouragement after… Continue Reading →
All of us experience seasons in our lives that are difficult. The situation is even more painful when it seems that no cares and it feels like God has abandoned us. That is what the Israelites felt when there arose… Continue Reading →
As you go through life, you will encounter a multitude of situations that may cause you discouragement. A common source of frustration is other people. This can be especially painful when it’s from people who should be close to you,… Continue Reading →
One of the enemy’s strategies is to make us think that sin is no big deal. You’ve heard the rationale: everybody’s doing it, it won’t harm anyone, no one will find out. The Bible speaks to the situations we face… Continue Reading →
What was a time of uncertainty that you’ve faced in your life? What range of emotions did you experience? Perhaps it was a new school or job. I took my grand girls to a big slide at a water park…. Continue Reading →
Have you ever been anxious over a circumstance that you can’t control that will potentially harm you or your family? If your answer is no, I would like to meet you and also test your blood to make sure you’re… Continue Reading →
What are situations that cause you to be angry? Sometimes we’re angry at ourselves because we’re not doing what we should be doing. That was the situation that Cain experienced. Cain brought an offering to the Lord, but the Lord… Continue Reading →
Take a moment and think about some of your greatest causes of frustration. If you’re like others, then people may be a common source of frustration. People can bring about our greatest joys in life, but they can also be… Continue Reading →
What type of person makes a difference in this world? Thomas Carlyle wrote, “No great man lives in vain. The history of the world is but the biography of great men.” As we consider great men, Abraham is recognized as… Continue Reading →
This week I had the honor of being with an individual who decided to disengage from life-support – he was ready to go to his heavenly home. As I read Scripture and held his hand, he was peaceful, calm, and… Continue Reading →
Have you ever reflected upon the significance of your words? You’ve heard the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me.” The truth is sticks and stones can break our bones, but words can… Continue Reading →
