Christian living

The Greatest Gift

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While Jesus was most likely not born in December, this is the day we chose to celebrate the greatest gift ever given. He, Himself is the fulfillment of this prophecy and so many others. He is the answer to our heart’s cry, “Who are you LORD?” He is he only begotten Son(John1:14) and only begotten […]

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

How Do I Measure Up?

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For years I was able to look good on the outside.  “Managing” my sin while appearing like the well behaved child.  I believed what I was doing was right and certainly better than most if not all who I knew. (Yes I was prideful and arrogant) This worked well until I was introduced to God’s […]

Christian living

The Secret Of Contentment

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When it comes to needs we all have them whether they are spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, or financial.  These needs can vary moment by moment.  There are times when we have abundance and times when we scratch our heads wondering how to keep the lights on.   When we are found and rescued by Christ, […]

Christian living

The Pursuit Of Knowledge

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There’s something exciting about the knowledge. It informs us in our decision making, can reduce bad choices, and opens doors to new opportunities. It can; however, lead to Spiritual blindness. We can get so wrapped up in our knowledge and self dependence that we deny the One who gave us the ability to learn.  We […]

Love

My True Love

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As I think back through my life, I can see that there have been people who loved me along the way. My parents provided for me, encouraged me, and help me get my start.  My friends have been there to listen to me complain and point me in the right direction.  There is One that […]

Contentment

The Real Provision

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God has been, is, and always will be the Great Provider.  Whatever He gives to us has been carefully apportioned “according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus”.   Notice that God’s giving is inseparable from Christ’s glory.  When God gives in a way that leaves us with humble means, He has done that […]

Endurance

What To Do In Fires And Floods

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Yesterday, it seemed that my back was getting better.  My heart and mind were in a positive place and then in one wrong twist and  everything changed. The pain increased ten-fold, now flooded both sides of my back and making even breathing a challenge.  Let’s face it, there are days where you feel like life […]

Adoption

All For Him

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Jesus is involved in every aspect of creation. The phrase that hit me today is “All things have been created THROUGH Him and FOR Him.”  THROUGH Him tells me he is a hands on creator with intimate and unlimited knowledge of His creation. The amazing part of this is that in having all of that […]

Christian living

Three Words That Changed Everything

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We love the stories about the little guy who went against all odds and pushed himself to the ultimate limit. The story of the underdog that in the end triumphs gives us a sense that we too can overcome.  The notion that anything is possible if you just work hard enough is probably the number […]