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The Value of Vulnerability

Is being vulnerable the same as being weak? It would seem that if we let ourselves be vulnerable, it shows how weak we are.  We have the wrong notion that if we let ourselves be exposed, we become doormats, and we want to be anything other than weak people. Vulnerability feels ...

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Our Hope: Peter Leads The Way

“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.  I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever ...

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I Don’t Want To Be An Orphan Any Longer

An orphan is a child without parental care and affection. To be orphaned means to be cut-off from the love, protection, and provisions a parent can provide. We all are born spiritually cut-off from our heavenly Father. Christ’s resurrection made it possible for us to not be orphans any longer. It ...

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Don’t Get Too Close

Recently, a friend of mine, knowing that my husband and I are avid hikers, sent me a message detailing the specifics of how to distinguish between a poisonous and non-poisonous snake. One way was to examine the shape of the snake’s eyes. Round eyes identify the snake as non-poisonous while ...

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Who is the Alpha Male?

In today’s society, much has been lost about what it truly means to be a man. It has become an extremely competitive world and many men have been confused as to how to respond to life’s demands. In response, men inappropriately have tried to become alpha males, but what does ...

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Is There Really Only One Way?

Walk down the health and beauty aisle, or actually any aisle in a supermarket, and chances are there is more than one option for the item you are searching for. Peruse through the viewing options on Netflix, Hulu, or YouTube and you should be able to find something to entertain ...

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The Rapping Priest

No, the title is not a joke. Neither is it a play on words. There really exist a Catholic priest who raps. Weird? I’ll leave you to be the judge of that. Rev. Joshua Johnson, is an African American Catholic preacher… who also raps. At 27 years old, he’s the ...

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Victory over Death

This past weekend we celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus. It is always a good reminder of the sacrifice that He made for us that we might be saved, restored to the Father, and inherit eternal life. This year, I was drawn to the theme of victory over death. ...

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The Truth about Abortion

As a former counselor at a crisis pregnancy center, I would like to share with you some truths about abortion. If you are considering abortion or know someone who is, please take the time to learn all that you can about the risks and complications of having an abortion. The first point ...

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