September 13, 2020
Sheltering Kelly
My home was Kelly's protection from her mom’s verbal abuse, rowdy friends, and alcoholism.
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September 12, 2020
Die Daily
Jesus turned the world upside-down with an amazing pronouncement. “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” (Matthew 10:39).
Read more..September 8, 2020
The Gift of Woundedness
We cannot become Christlike without being wounded. You see, even after we come to Christ, we carry encoded within us preset limits concerning how far we will go for love, and how much we are willing to suffer for redemption.
Read more..July 27, 2020
Care-Givers
Will you join me in thanking God for the "care-givers" in our churches who continually find ways to reach out to their flock and will not let the Word be silenced? Lord, I am grateful for our amazing shepherds who have found such unique ways of caring for and feeding your flock.
Read more..July 24, 2020
Keeping Our Distance
These last months, the world has become accustomed to the phrase “social distancing,” which means staying six feet apart, limiting interaction, and living in quarantine. Why? To avoid catching the corona virus.
Read more..July 15, 2020
Heart Directions
When think back to the cross. The words, the agony, and yet above all, the love. “Father forgive them for they don’t know what they are doing” (Luke 23:24).
Read more..July 9, 2020
If You Want Peace, Prepare For War
Question: Are you aware and ready to fight spiritual battles in your life? If you want peace in your life as a Christian, you must prepare for the battle.
Read more..July 1, 2020
As Yourself
Lord Jesus, you know I am not good at loving my neighbor even in the best of times. Thank you for showing me that I can do so powerfully by lifting each one up to your Throne of Grace. May I be faithful in doing this each day. Now, and after this pandemic subsides. Thank you. Amen.
Read more..June 15, 2020
What Pulls Your Strings?
Who’s in control of your life? Who’s pulling your strings? For the majority of us, it’s other people – society, colleagues, friends, family or our religious community.
Read more..May 31, 2020
Emulating Jesus
Has the recent health crisis changed your perception of what is important on this side of eternity? We now live in a world where social distancing and potential self-isolation define our new normal.
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