Do you remember when Jesus became your First Love? That day was special to you, and still is. But somewhere along the way, you have, like so many of us, lost something of that exciting feeling. You no longer have the exuberance for Christ you once did. You still love ...
Read More »Our Hope: Even Jabez Had Hope
‘Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” ‘ 1 Chronicles 4:9 (NKJV) Jabez had a rough road to travel, simply because of his name. Can you imagine if your mother named you ‘Pain’? Many of ...
Read More »MARRIAGE TAKES COMMITMENT
These days it’s too easy to get a divorce. Yes, society has changed it’s feelings about this once taboo subject. Where in the past there may have been times when a divorce should have been granted, now there are times when many are granted that should not have been. There used to ...
Read More »Our Hope: Giving Throughout the Year
‘Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.’ Hebrews 13:16 (NIV) As Christians, it should be our joy to share with others, especially with those who are truly less fortunate. As God gives to us, we, therefore, should give to others. ...
Read More »Our Hope: Past, Present, and Future
I have been spending a lot of time the past few days thinking of many things about my own life. Sounds strange, even to me, but I have become quite proficient in pondering. Just as Mary pondered her situation as a young virgin who was about to give birth to ...
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