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Life
Who is the person God uses, especially in a desperate situation? As we read the early chapters of Genesis we witness a dystopia that was so bad that God was sorry He had created man, Then the LORD saw that… Continue Reading →
I finally put away all of the Christmas decorations and cleaned up my garage this past weekend – it’s a good feeling to have a clean garage. I can identify with 1 Corinthians 14:40, “But all things must be done… Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt at times that your resources seemed inadequate to meet the challenge? Maybe you’ve felt like one of the disciples trying to feed over 5,000 people with only a few loaves of bread and a couple of… Continue Reading →
Have you ever had the experience of someone showing you a feature on your tablet or smart phone and exclaiming, “I had no idea it could do that!” When I use my smart phone I realize that there is a… Continue Reading →
All of us at times have experienced the pain and anguish of a broken heart. Where do we turn in times of overwhelming sadness? It’s a comfort to realize that God knows and understands what you’re going through. When the Israelites… Continue Reading →
Do you struggle at times with waiting? We live in an instant society where some people think that instant gratification takes too long. Have you ever been at the grocery store and you count the people in each line? Then… Continue Reading →
Years ago coal miners would take canaries into the coal mine. Dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide and methane can build up to dangerous levels. A canary’s metabolism is sensitive to air quality. As long as the bird is singing… Continue Reading →
Life can seem overwhelming at times and peace of mind may seem elusive. So how do we experience peace in the midst of the storm? Many people try to find peace through external means – escapism, drugs, or entertainment. Francois… Continue Reading →
Is life feeling hectic for you at this time of the year? Here’s some encouragement from Claire, I love Christmas carols, especially O Come All Ye Faithful. However, not often had I hovered on the seemingly awkward words of the… Continue Reading →
Have you ever considered why Jesus left the splendor of heaven to come to earth? Jesus is the long awaited Messiah, the Lamb of God who would take away the sins of the world (John 1:29). This is truly good… Continue Reading →
As we enter the Advent season we are reminded that God brings His blessed hope to us in this world of sin and suffering. The prophet Isaiah prophesied these words approximately 700 years before the birth of Christ, The people… Continue Reading →
As you go through life you will inevitably face problems. The Old Testament clearly teaches, For man is born for trouble, as sparks fly upward. (Job 5:7) People have a number of ways to avoid dealing with the problems of… Continue Reading →
What disease is the number one cause of death in the United States? Cardiovascular diseases claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined. In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds. Every 60 seconds, someone in… Continue Reading →
There is no doubt we live in uncertain times. People are concerned about financial uncertainty, the threat of terrorism, and the direction of the country as we have a national election coming. At times we may feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty… Continue Reading →
Have you ever considered the type of person who is close to God? David pondered that question in Psalm 15, O Lord, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? (Psalm 15:1) Psalm 15 is… Continue Reading →
