Dinnertime is over. The kitchen is now closed, and the clock is edging towards the late evening hours. But little voices can still be heard in whispers or shouts depending upon what your household looks like after the sun goes down or shortly before. For some parents, the evening time ...
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Go, And Sin No More
Go, And Sin No More By Joel B. Friends, I want to talk to you about arguably one of the most beautiful scriptures in the Holy Bible. I’m sure many of you know this one. In John 8, Jesus is approached by the scribes and the Pharisees. whom have captive ...
Read More »OUR HOPE: God’s Living Word
‘The unfolding of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.’ Psalm 119:130 (NIV) God’s Word is Him. He reveals Himself to us all through the very scripture He inspired. Just as we see Him in nature, in other people, and in ourselves, His Word speaks to us ...
Read More »Well-dressed!
Back-to-school sales tout the importance of being dressed well. It reminds me to be more attentive to my wardrobe…not because I need anything though. My clothes are always in fashion, suited for every occasion, vibrant and eye-catching. But some days I am distracted and fail to put on my best. ...
Read More »The Potential of a Child
We recently said good-bye to our youngest child and only son, leaving him in the Tennessee mountains at a wonderful christian university to begin his college days. With 9 hours distance between us, it felt strange leaving him there. But the change was made easier by his excitement, and the ...
Read More »Is Forgiveness Really That Important?
The Bible is very clear about forgiveness…JUST GIVE IT! With God there are no gray areas surrounding the importance of forgiveness. John 3:16 tells us that forgiveness is so important to God that He sent His only son, Jesus, to be the forgiver of our sins. Jesus died an excruciatingly ...
Read More »Deceit of Popularity
Paul knew the secret. He would never be able to do both. He faced the same choice each of us must face, and it went against his natural desire to be liked and appreciated by others. He would have to choose popularity with people, or service to the Lord Jesus. ...
Read More »We ALL Need To “Pray For Peace”
We All Need To “Pray For Peace” By John Livingston Clark Reba McEntire recently recorded a new song called “Pray For Peace.” In all that our world is presently experiencing we can definitely have some peace. What exactly is peace? The common thought, of course, is an absence of conflict ...
Read More »Beyond Storm Chasing
“Before Me there was no God formed, nor shall there be after Me. I, even I, am the Lord, and besides Me there is no Savior (Isaiah 43:10b-11 NKJV). I had a wonderful time several years ago visiting the land of Israel. We sailed the breathtaking Sea of Galilee one ...
Read More »Christians and Anxiety
When we start to look at our problems and circumstances, and begin to project future events; we are on dangerous ground. The anxious person has little peace, and without peace there is turmoil and confusion. Even Christians can experience anxiety, but it is usually a result of taking our ...
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