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

The Greatest Of These Is Love

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Over 20 years ago now, a young man and woman were joined in matrimony.  Their theme verse was 1 Corinthians 13:13.  I suppose at the time that verse was picked be cause it’s a “good wedding verse” and it looked great on the church banners they made for the ceremony.  In truth, we desired love […]

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Hope In Dark Days

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There have been many dark days in my life where I felt I couldn’t press on; times when I felt like circumstances around me seemed they would never work out in my favor.  So many hurts, rejections, and perceived failures.  None of these days compare to the day after Jesus’ death on the cross.  For […]

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Encouragement For The Tired Soul

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Doing the good work our Father in heaven  prepared for us to walk in can be very draining.   When you invest in the lives of others and bear their burdens, the potential exists for our bodies and minds to take a beating.   We must make sure that the fuel for your ministry isn’t […]

Contentment

Joy Even During War

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Why is life so hard? Because we are in the midst of war! There is an unrelenting spiritual enemy plotting and scheming to steal, kill, and destroy every good gift from Our Heavenly Father.  It is easy to lose heart and focus when life gets difficult and to look at your circumstances and be downcast. […]

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Faith In His Promises 

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I love these words our Savior has instructed us; they remind us of the unmatched power our our Father in heaven.  With God it’s not a matter of “if  it’s possible” but that “all things are possible.” There have been times where life has brought me so low, I couldn’t even see up.  My faith […]

Hope

Word 👍🏻

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I have been reading God’s word for almost 30yrs now.  There is no writing that has impacted my life more.  Being a skeptic by nature, I have tested every sentence I’ve ever read against life and I have found all of these things to be true. The more I test it the more it’s validity […]

Hope

A Different Kind Of Love

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God’s love is not just an external force that acts upon us but is actually manifested in us. It continues to grow the longer we walk in Him. This marvelous process was made possible by the life and work of Jesus Christ.  It is a strange thing for us that we might live life through […]

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When Holidays Are Overwhelming

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As we draw near to Christmas, please keep in mind not everyone is looking forward to it.  Perhaps they are consumed by the loss of a loved one or painful memories this time of year.   Many are struggling with finances, employment, relationships, or all of the above.  They are not intentionally being a Scrooge, […]