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Don’t go around saying the world owes you a living; the world owes you nothing; it was here first. Mark Twain Entitlement can be a deadly trap. If you think the world owes you, then you will experience much disappointment…. Continue Reading →
What do you do when someone gets in YOUR space and refuses to budge?! That’s what I wondered when our dog Trooper decided MY FAVORITE CHAIR was more comfortable for HIM than his other, usual, resting spots! I understood– it… Continue Reading →
A veil is often used to conceal or obscure to prevent others from seeing. Sometimes we may wear a veil or a mask because we don’t want people to see our weaknesses. At other times we may wear a veil… Continue Reading →
God wants ordinary people for extraordinary work. What great work does God in mind for you? You may be thinking, “Who am I to do a great work for God?” Paul’s letter to the Ephesians indicates that you are His… Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving Day is over in America. After celebrating and thanking the Lord for family, friends, and other things, the annual tradition of basically saying “But that’s not enough!” begins— Black Friday, Cyber Monday, an onslaught of ads everywhere, all beckon… Continue Reading →
How do we know what’s in a person’s heart? Jesus taught His disciples that a tree is known by its fruit, For each tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do… Continue Reading →
Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses. Alphonse Karr Where is your perspective – is it on the thorns or the roses? We have a tendency to gravitate toward our problems rather than… Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving—a holiday that’s really meant to be a lifestyle and ongoing attitude. A holiday that’s getting squeezed out, as merchants and marketers ring in the Christmas shopping tradition the moment the last “Trick or Treat!” has been called out. One… Continue Reading →
What if you had a remedy that would lighten your depression, lessen your anxiety, and improve your overall disposition? People would be eager to have that treatment. The Apostle Paul provides such a prescription in his letter to the Thessalonians, Rejoice… Continue Reading →
1. Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (Colossians 4:2) 2. Watchful prayer with thanksgiving enables you to effectively journey through life. 3. Prayer unites our inadequacy with God’s all sufficiency. 4. Prayer is a demonstration of our dependence… Continue Reading →
Luke Goodrich has written an excellent book, Free to Believe: The Battle Over Religious Liberty in America, that presents biblical guidelines for Christians to use their freedom to speak truth into society. One of our very own bloggers, Ginger Blomberg,… Continue Reading →
God chooses what we go through; we choose how we go through it. John C. Maxwell Our journey through life may take us through some deep valleys. It’s a comfort to know that God is sovereign and He is in… Continue Reading →
Everyone needs friendships, whether they realize it or not. The number of songs written on this subject attest to the universal longing for real friends. We just wish we could “do” this whole friendship thing better! Whether we enjoy many,… Continue Reading →
There are a number of beautiful treatises on the topic of love and one of the most eloquent is 1 Corinthians 13. In the midst of the Apostle Paul’s discussion on spiritual gifts, he emphasizes the necessity of love. Without… Continue Reading →
Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up. Dean Karnazes Dean Karnazes is no stranger to those in the running community. Among his many accomplishments, he has: Run 135 miles across… Continue Reading →
