Most of us probably know someone who is autistic. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) reports a rise in the incidence of autism. As of 2014, one in sixty-eight children are diagnosed in the United States. What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder affects a person’s ability to communicate. ...
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The Healing Touch of the Master
A daddy with a dying little girl. A religious leader whose very position contradicted his daughter’s illness. He had studied the Holy Scriptures. He advised people every day on how to turn their problems over to God. He taught the people to have faith. To live holy, righteous lives, yet ...
Read More »Our Hope: Jesus Gives Life
“The thief does not come except to steal, kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 (NKJV) We know that God created us and gave us life. Genesis 1:7 says, “And the LORD God formed man ...
Read More »Do You Know Your Daddy?
The damage incurred by father-less homes is fully documented. Poverty, higher rates of incarceration, substance abuse and emotional issues ravage those who do not have a strong father presence. Even in lives where the father makes an effort, “daddy-issues” often impact adult relationships negatively. Receiving the love of a father ...
Read More »Troublemaker With A Side Order Of Hope
Have you ever been accused of being a troublemaker? Ever described yourself as one? I confess that I, indeed, am a troublemaker. I was always a good kid and very much a rule follower so I’m not sure when the troublemaker inside of me was born. Don’t misunderstand me. I’m ...
Read More »Teachable Moments
As a single mom, I always look for teachable moments with my son–opportunities where I can teach him a biblical principle or bring a scripture to life. Recently, while listening to one of his favorite Christian bands he asked, “Mom, what do they mean when they say … in this ...
Read More »Have You Looked into the Eyes of Jesus?
Caught in the very act of adultery, she was a woman condemned to death. Hauled through the streets and thrown into the dirt by the elders, the woman glanced at the Teacher. Instead of the traditional stoning, they were calling for HIM to condemn her and then cast the first ...
Read More »Jesus Is Able
Yahweh. Jehovah Jireh. Jehovah Raphi. King of Kings. Almighty God. Jesus. No matter what the need, His name is sufficient to meet that need. Luke eight bears witness to this truth in a thrilling way. Luke, while walking with Jesus, saw Jesus heal a demon possessed man, heal a woman ...
Read More »Transforming a Community With God-given Authority
My hometown was in an uproar. Word was out that a building on the main street had been bought by a business that specialized in selling drug paraphernalia. The name of their shop, which consisted of the word “Bad,” was already written on a sign, though they hadn’t yet opened ...
Read More »God’s Purpose For Humanity Leaves No Room For Racial Prejudice
According to the March, 2015 issue of the National Geographic, “A third of Americans believe humans existed in their present form since time began” (page 41). This same fact is presented in the June, 2014 edition of the Answers In Genesis (AIG) magazine. The second chapter of Genesis says that ...
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