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Shunning Materialism
There are many verses warning about materialism, but they are summed up in five major conclusions:
What Is Your Idol?
Any object that becomes a focus of our lives can become our idol. Some things we may think are spiritually neutral really are not.
Hand Picked
God has predestined each of us to change the world around us with the gifts and talents we possess.
We Plan – God Directs
"'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the LORD” Isaiah 55:8
God’s Peace
My prayer for you: "Heavenly Father we love you. You heard our voice; you heard our cry for mercy. Because you turned your ear to us, we will call on you as long as…
Bring Your Anxieties to God
What do people do with feelings of anxiety? Maybe they try to numb themselves with distractions or medication.
When Demands are Endless
Like Jesus, you will not meet all of the needs and expectations from people around you but you can be sure the Father will lead and guide your life and your actions when you…
A Beautiful Circle
What a beautiful circle. As I choose to guard what lives in my heart, the Lord will respond and guard my heart and mind with His peace!
Thankfulness (Lessons from a 5 Year Old)
“Coby, you have to be thankful,” is the line of conversation between my two grandsons that caught my attention. I listened as Domonic, the 5 year old, was attempting to teach his 3 year…
Peace Has Been Provided
I’m not sure who came up with the concept that following Christ would be a cake walk. It’s false ideology. We have been hoodwinked! In our referenced scripture Jesus plainly speaks of the challenges…
Keep Yourself in God’s Love
There will be times when I won't understand God’s ways, but that doesn't mean the Bible isn’t true. These times only reveal my limited understanding of God’s ways.
Lord Of All
Our Lord never intended that we be His casual acquaintances. He wants us to be His disciples, fully dedicated to following and lifting up His Holy name
Giving Thanks
What will you thank God for this Thanksgiving? This week, all across America, families and groups will join to celebrate Thanksgiving. It is my most favorite holiday.
The Power of Thanksgiving
Thankfulness is so much more than “having an attitude of gratitude”! It is a protection from darkness. It is a discipline. It's actually a weapon in our spiritual warfare arsenal.
Let Thanksgiving be the Habit of your Life
Why is thanksgiving so important? It acknowledges God in the situation. When things go wrong the last thing we want to do is give thanks. But it’s the most beneficial. Thanksgiving prepares the way…
Embracing God’s Call
God calls every Christ-follower to be his hands, feet, and voice. May his enduring grace inspire us to influence our sphere of influence and especially those he calls to become his own.
Prickly Cactus
How often do we get too close to sin and then have to suffer the consequences. Too much food, alcohol, gambling, ungrateful attitudes, and criticism, to name a few. Often others near us get…
Anger Management
A friend was going through a difficult circumstance and I was always very careful about how I approached the sensitive subject with her. She still had a lot of anger and I was giving…
A Self-Imposed Fog
We will all go through discouragement when faced with the above type scenarios. But will we let discouragement rule our lives, or will we place our trust in God to work those things that…
Help, I’m Drowning
Are you drowning in a situation in which you need the clear words of a good friend? I am convinced I still need people in my life who will, with clarity and calmness, speak…
Great and Mighty Things
How long has it been since you have prayed for great and mighty things - for the glory and praise of God?