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May 2019

May 14, 2019

Embrace Opportunities

"On the Sabbath we went a little way outside the city to a riverbank, where...

April 2019

April 29, 2019

Share Truth With Others

"The woman said, 'I know the Messiah is coming—the one who is called Christ. When...

April 22, 2019

Maintain a Faith-Filled Attitude

Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go and gather together all the Jews of...

April 16, 2019

Be Resolute

"Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything...

April 08, 2019

Choose Character Over Compromise

Abigail wasted no time. She quickly gathered 200 loaves of bread, two wineskins full of...

April 01, 2019

Make Courageous Commitments

"But Ruth replied, “Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go,...

March 2019

March 25, 2019

Are You Really Listening?

In today’s “fast-paced” culture, we often find ourselves multi-tasking — attempting to text, tweet, post,...

March 18, 2019

Learning to Live Without Masks

At some point, we all have worn masks to hide our “real selves” from the...

March 11, 2019

How to Keep a Courageous Focus

What we choose to focus on can make a significant difference in our outcomes. We...

March 08, 2019

The Gift of Forgiveness

Do you realize that forgiving someone is actually a gift to yourself and holding onto...

March 04, 2019

How to Read the Bible Without Missing the Point

Too often we skim over God's Word rather than slowing down to see what it’s...

March 01, 2019

Feelings vs. Faith

Have you ever felt defeated in life or in your circumstances? Have you ever felt...

February 2019

February 27, 2019

No Pain No Gain

Are you a self-starter when it comes to going to the gym? Honestly, I’m not....

February 25, 2019

What do you live for?

In our “all about me” culture, it’s easy to get caught up in living for...

February 22, 2019

Remembering Who You Are

When my sons were young, we watched Disney’s The Lion King together. Their tender hearts and...

February 20, 2019

Free Falling Faith

One bright day, I was casually sitting in an outdoor dining area when I noticed...

February 18, 2019

What do you need to get rid of?

Are there people, places, or things in your life that keep you from embracing God’s...

February 15, 2019

What’s Holding You Back?

For years I allowed hurt and fear to keep me from pursuing the life God...

February 13, 2019

Self-Talk is Serious Business

Recently, I was in the produce section at the grocery store, talking to myself about...

February 11, 2019

Where do you go for help?

When trouble strikes, are you quick to say, “I don’t need help, I’ve got this”?...

February 08, 2019

Four Ways to Experiencing Knowledge

Just like we exercise our bodies to stay fit — it’s important to exercise our...

February 06, 2019

Finding Certainty in Confusion

Even under the best conditions, climbing a mountain like Mount Everest is an act of...

February 04, 2019

Breaking Down Barriers

Do you ever catch yourself getting upset over the littlest things? Have you lost your...

February 01, 2019

The Art of Surrender

Is it time to surrender? Are you striving for something you just can’t seem to...

January 2019

January 30, 2019

Inquiring of the Lord

I love reading the life story of King David in the Bible. If it were...

January 28, 2019

What is Stress Costing You?

What price are you paying for allowing stress in your life? How much money would...

January 23, 2019

The Path That Leads Home

"Though the Lord gave you adversity for food and suffering for drink, he will still...

January 18, 2019

4 Ways to Face Rejection

I’ve heard it said, “It’s none of your business what someone else thinks of you.”...

January 16, 2019

Your Life’s Assignment

When I was just out of school, I had the “perfect plan” for my life....

January 14, 2019

Is It Time For Change?

Are there any destructive behaviors you find yourself trapped in? Do you lack appropriate boundaries?...