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Have you ever heard of the domino effect? How about the snowball effect? The first time I grasped the concept was after taking a Financial Peace course from Dave Ramsey. The idea is simple in theory but difficult in application because it involves discipline and sacrifice. So, how exactly does ...

There is a Jamaican proverb which says, “Betta belly buss dan good food waste.” The translation means, it is better to overeat than to waste great food. This is a concept that not only Jamaicans embrace, but most ethnic groups as well. While the reasons behind gluttony may be different, ...

Abel, Rachel, Moses and David were one; Jesus says He is the Good and Chief One.  So, what are we looking at today?  Shepherds!  They figure prominently in Scripture, and October is designated as Pastor Appreciation Month.  It seemed the perfect time to consider shepherds.  Often Social Media posts laud ...

“Should do” Christianity has little power.  Sadly, prayers too often fall into this category of Christian living–it ought not to be so!  A recent report by Lifeway Research portrays the sad state of ‘should do’ praying.  Executive Director, Ed Stetzer summed up the report by saying, “Most people pray when ...

The ocean floors would be a great place to hide…The earth’s largest mountain range does it, so do canyons deep and wide. 1.5 million different species do it, some only learned of in recent years, and fifty-percent of all life found on our planet does! Most of us will never ...