Matthew 5:21 The Voice (VOICE) 21) As you know, long ago God instructed Moses to tell His people, “Do not murder;[a] those who murder will be judged and punished.” 22 But here is the even harder truth: anyone who is angry with his brother will be judged for his anger. ...
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New Shoes Phase
Be it stilettos, sandals, sneakers, or slippers, a new pair of shoes is just divine! New shoes are blemish free, wrinkle free, and odor free. These are the shoes that get shown off repeatedly. Now it may feel a little awkward and uncomfortable at first—you know…that “new-shoes-squeeze” feeling, but the ...
Read More »Negativity and Physical Health
“Change your thoughts and change your world.” Norman Vincent Peale Chronic stress from negative attitudes can upset the body’s hormone balance and deplete the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) required for feelings of happiness. Negative emotions can weaken the immune system. The mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. When ...
Read More »The Last Days
“Nation shall rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences (epidemics of contagious diseases), and earthquakes in divers (various) places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.” (Matthew 24:7-8) Matthew continues, telling us that in the last days iniquity will abound, the love of ...
Read More »Independence Day 2014
Recently, many Americans celebrated Independence Day with cook-outs, a day at the beach, picnics or taking a family drive — all for a day of rest and relaxation. America’s first Independence Day, 238 years ago, was much, much different. While millions of folks raised their tongs to grill steaks, hot ...
Read More »“The writing on the wall”
He should have seen “The writing on the wall.” If only he had known what was to come, then maybe the end result would have been different. The party was on! A thousand guests were in attendance and the original excitement of the evening was growing into a cacophony of ...
Read More »Her ‘Favorite’ Broken Cup: A Mother’s Story
‘God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.’ 2 Corinthians 9:8 This is my dear friend’s story. When she told it to me several years ago, my heart ...
Read More »Let Us Not Be A Nation of Grumblers
Our president’s approval rating is at it’s lowest. The Congress is not getting very high ratings either. Do these ratings even mean anything? Are they telling us anything we don’t already know? The ‘people’ are not happy with the job their elected officials are doing. Is it even possible to ...
Read More »A Belly Full
It can be done just about anywhere At home, in church, and often at the fair You don’t need permission to do it And there is really no limit Kids and babies do it all the time But it’s never done out loud by a mime You can do it ...
Read More »Under Construction
“Having been built on the foundation…Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone…the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord” (Ephesians 2:20-21 NKJV). Have you ever watched a construction crew tear down a huge building? Roofing, old carpet, walls, plumbing and everything imaginable uprooted. Definitely, ...
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