Christian living

Give Them Coal For Christmas

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Holidays, unfortunately, can sometimes bring out the worst in us. Strained family relationships, drama, and even hurtful comments can take an awesome time of worshipping our Savior and turn it into a desire to give coal out of revenge. God’s Word advises us it’s ok to give coal, but in a different way that brings […]

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For the LORD’s lovingkindness is better than life! Said another way; the gift of Christ is better than anything we will ever encounter this side of life. A belief like that changes everything. When we have the best, we don’t need to go searching for satisfaction in some other thrill or experience. We have what […]

Christian living

The Power Of Grace

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There’s no question that grace is powerful. For we know that where sin abounds grace abounds all the more. By grace we have been saved, this is not something that we have earned, but instead a beautiful gift from Our Father in heaven. While we remember grace’s power to save, we often forget it’s power […]

Christian living

How To Walk Through Grief And Suffering

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We can’t escape grief and suffering in this life. I have found that it actually increases in frequency the longer I live.  Part of that could be that my eyes are more aware of it, but also because I meet and invest in more and more lives every day.  I suppose one could live as […]

Contentment

How To Have Joy And Satisfaction

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Contentment comes when we are satisfied with something over time.  That something could be material, spiritual, or even a thought or dream. In spite of the best circumstances it still requires a choice to be satisfied.   One of the challenges to being content is that circumstances are often changing and seemingly not in our […]

Contentment

Privileges And Praise

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The LORD being sovereign over all creation is a foreign concept it seems in multi-generational self-centered and entitled society.  As soon as someone is deemed sovereign, the assumption is loss of rights and privileges.  This is not always the case; however, with God. When we were “bought” with the blood of Christ we actually gained […]

Faith

God’s Work In Us

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Let’s face it. Life is a challenge at best and sometimes we get so wrapped up in our circumstances we fail to see that God is at work in and through us.  Cycles of defeat and unchanging circumstances can cause us to forget our mission and God’s plan for our lives.  This I know: Our […]

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Acts Bible Study 21:15-26

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   You can almost feel the tension building in Jerusalem as Paul returns.  Culture, traditions and people’s way of life stirred up and at odds now concerning teaching from those who were part of The Way.  Read Acts 21:15-26 1) What stands out in the text? 2) What questions need to be answered so you […]

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Rescued For A Reason

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   Sitting on a wooden fence in the cool Colorado night air, 27 years ago, I surrendered my life to God because I realized that I had sinned against Him and through the power of His son, He would pay for that and I could be made whole again.  I could be a new creation! […]

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The Power Of Love: More Evidence

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   When I entered the highschool I was 4’11” and weighed under 80lbs. Can you say target?  I thought having a senior as a brother would help but I was wrong.  I was bullied by every grade except my own.  They used to play ping pong with me when I walked down the Ag hall […]