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April 2018

April 07, 2018

God’s Perspective is Bigger Than Our Own

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love...

March 2018

March 30, 2018

More Than Enough

As long as we have blood running through our veins, our fallen nature will fight...

March 27, 2018

Set Healthy Boundaries

“Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives. Hot-tempered people...

March 23, 2018

Spiritual Injuries

“Teach me, and I will be silent; And show me how I have erred.” Job 6:24...

March 20, 2018

Finding Freedom

“It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do...

March 16, 2018

Waiting for the Next…

Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they...

March 14, 2018

Handling Hurt

“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord...

March 09, 2018

Feelings vs. Faith

“In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Romans 8:37...

March 01, 2018

The Gift of Forgiveness

“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will...

February 2018

February 27, 2018

What’s Holding You Back?

“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this...

February 23, 2018

8 Ways to Handle Conflict at Work

Have you ever wanted to respond to a conflict at work through uncivilized means on...

February 20, 2018

A Leader Worth Following

Leadership involves influence and we all influence others in one way or another. Either for...

February 16, 2018

Remembering Who You Are

“He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them-- he...

February 09, 2018

Relationships: Before You Throw in the Towel

When marriage, family, or a friendship gets difficult or messy, it’s tempting to think about...

February 06, 2018

Four Ways to Experiencing Knowledge

“An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.” Proverbs 18:15...

February 03, 2018

35 Reason to Go to Church

“… not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one...

January 2018

January 26, 2018

Overcoming Roadblocks

Roadblocks are obstructions that restrict us from traveling on roads we need or desire to go....

January 19, 2018

Tapestry of Our Life

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise...

January 12, 2018

Free Falling Faith

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

January 05, 2018

The Path That Leads Home

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

December 2017

December 19, 2017

Christmas- A Season Of Fake Hope?

"I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and...

December 12, 2017

The Key to Stress Management

“Casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7...

December 08, 2017

Heartaches and Holidays

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Does it seem like life’s disappointments all pile up this time of year? Aloneness, the...

December 05, 2017

Joy to the World

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.”...

December 01, 2017

When Dead Dreams Are Resurrected

“Truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies,...

November 2017

November 28, 2017

Salvation to Sanctification

“For God has not called us for the purpose of impurity, but in sanctification.” 1...

November 17, 2017

What Do Your Clothes Say About You?

It was the late 80’s and early 90’s when Madonna, Prince and Janet Jackson led...

November 10, 2017

No Pain No Gain

All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize. 1 Corinthians...

November 02, 2017

When Our Plan B is God’s Plan A

Plan A was the plan my mom put her entire godly faith in, plan B...

October 2017

October 20, 2017

Imagine the Bigger Picture of Your Life

Some time ago, God revealed to me that He is a big picture God and...