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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 16, 2019

Be Resolute

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

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 01, 2019

Feelings vs. Faith

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

February 2019

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 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...

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 21, 2019

Changing Seasons

Recently, we welcomed our third grandchild into the world. What a wonderful blessing! With new...

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 11, 2019

3 Reasons to Avoid “But”

There is power in the spoken word. The power to build up, encourage, and honor...

December 2018

December 31, 2018

Courage for the New Year

As we begin a new year, do you sense God encouraging you to make changes...

November 2018

November 19, 2018

From Ordinary to Extraordinary

What is God challenging you to do that you need more courage to accomplish? Do...

October 2018

October 26, 2018

Stepping Outside Our Comfort Zone

Has God placed a dream in your heart? Is He asking you to do something...

October 09, 2018

Stand Firm and Stay True

Do you find it difficult, at times, to stand firm in your faith? Are you...

September 2018

September 19, 2018

The Courage to Jump

Real tests often come when we’ve accomplished our goals; our nets are full, our...