Love

God’s Plan

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Good Friday Jesus knew what was entailed in His mission. Three times he asked His Father if there was another way, but was left with the reality that suffering through the cross was the way. Not only would He endure the cross, but worse yet, separation from the Father. He was pierced for our transgressions, […]

Christian living

Grief And Trust

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Who Has Know His Mind Or Counseled Him? As Christians, we take great comfort in knowing that God is in control. But what happens when we experience loss or grief that hits home so hard it leaves us breathless? Where is God during those times? Do we get angry with him? Do we think He […]

Mission

Dark Nights – He Is Faithful

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Building A Testimony I remember days where my life was so hard that I wished my life was done. My heart hurt so bad that I just wanted the pain to cease. My soul groaned so loud in me that I couldn’t hear anyone trying to help me. My eyes were blurred with tears and […]

Salvation

The Ultimate Promise

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He Will Take His Stand We live in a fallen world with corruption, violence, injustice, and suffering. These things have brought much grief over the years as I have watched friends suffer as well as suffering myself. No matter how hard it gets, no matter what we have lost, we have been redeemed! Our greatest […]

Perseverance

Yet He Is With Me

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His Presence is My Strength For some, 2020 doesn’t include making big plans, but instead they are just trying to survive. Perhaps they are facing the biggest physical battle of their lives. Jospeh found himself in a similar position. His own brothers had gotten jealous and allowed him to be sold into slavery and survival […]

Christian living

When Death Is Not The End

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Yesterday I attended the funeral of a close brother in Christ. The morning was filled with memories and recollections of Jacob. These were not inflated stories of a super human who pulled himself up by the bootstraps, but instead a genuine man of God that struggled in the flesh as we struggle, knew the pain […]

Christian living

Suffering: What Is It Good For?

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There are few who enjoy suffering and most would avoid it all together if possible. We must recognize; however, it has its place in our process of being conformed to the image of Christ. For with tribulation and suffering comes a new level of dependence on our Heavenly Father. It demands a perseverance we otherwise […]

Christian living

Trial Or Joy

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I have heard it said that we only know 10% of most peoples situation. That leaves 90% a mystery. There are several that struggle through the holidays rather than enjoy them. It may be the loss of a loved one, a current battle with cancer, a prodigal son or daughter. In any event, the struggle […]

Christian living

Conquer Our Sorrows

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Yesterday I had the privilege of helping my brother in Christ with a step of his obedience by baptism. Over 100 men came to witness and take part in the event.  What a powerful display of God’s power unleashed on a life that has affected thousands.  So much joy!  I was and am filled to […]

Christian living

Gospel Progress

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As I read Philippians 1 today, I landed on this verse and was convicted. How many times have I asked, “Why is this happening to me?” instead of “How is this furthering the Gospel?” I decided to expand this thought a little further and asked myself the question, “How does praising God in the midst of the trial […]