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I was watching a movie at home, on which a group of chickens were clucking and strutting around, when… 🐕Suddenly, our dog Trooper, who’d been sleeping, snapped up to complete attention– leaned forward– and stared intently at the TV! I… Continue Reading →
God’s desire is that you may experience His rest. Many people feel burdened by the demands of this world, but the writer of Hebrews informs us of the promise of entering His rest, Therefore, let us fear if, while a… Continue Reading →
We sometimes have a tendency to focus on what we don’t have rather than what we do have. We may see talented individuals and exclaim, “I wish I could do what they do.” What we fail to recognize is that… Continue Reading →
It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the fact that you carry it alone. May we learn to cast every care and anxiety upon Him, knowing that He cares for us. casting all your anxiety on Him, because… Continue Reading →
Ever try to examine yourself or anything else with a very dusty mirror? I did– saw it was useless– and cleaned the mirror! It’s a face-sized, handheld mirror, and I was using it to examine the back of my hair…. Continue Reading →
Do you remember the popular slogan “no limits?” It was emblazoned on t-shirts characterizing a mindset that knew no boundaries and was willing to push the limits. I’m all for getting outside of our comfort zone and growing, but I’m… Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago I did something I’d never done before and never thought I would or could do—I kicked a kid out of class! Sunday School class no less! The kid is a 9th grader, in my high-school class. … Continue Reading →
God’s ultimate answer to suffering isn’t an explanation; it’s the incarnation. Every week I meet with people who have experienced incredible pain and suffering. Theological platitudes and simplistic explanations are inadequate to bring healing to a hurting heart. That’s why… Continue Reading →
“Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife [or husband].” (bracketed part added) Prov. 21:9 Picture this— You’re walking past your neighbor’s house when you see him/her on the corner of… Continue Reading →
When you live for Christ, you will experience difficulty in the world (2 Timothy 3:12). Before Jesus departed from His disciples He warned them, “In this world you will have tribulation.” Sometimes those difficulties may engender hostility from those around… Continue Reading →
In our leisure we reveal what kind of people we are. Ovid The way we live in our free time reveals our priorities. What do you do in your non-working hours? It’s healthy to have a diversion from our work…. Continue Reading →
Don’t you hate it when you make a wrong turn down a road and see a sign that says “Dead End”?! Does “Dead-End” describe any of your relationships, after they’ve “taken a wrong turn”? –Going nowhere? Unproductive? Destructive? Draining the… Continue Reading →
What is your attitude when you encounter a seemingly impossible situation? Some of us try harder, whereas others may simply give up and seek another path. Jesus gave His disciples a strategy to help them deal with challenging difficulties. It… Continue Reading →
We are over-fed & under-nourished. Ryan Holiday Ryan Holiday makes a stinging indictment upon our modern society. Whether it’s food, entertainment, or relationships we have a tendency to settle for less than the best. We substitute processed junk food for… Continue Reading →
You know the feeling—that big dance is coming up tomorrow, and you still don’t have a date for it! All your friends do, but you don’t! My mom experienced this when she was a grad student. Too shy to approach… Continue Reading →
