Tea Time: Green Tea and Its Benefits

Originating in China, green tea offers many health benefits. It has been used in Japan and China for several thousand years. The popularity of green tea has increased in the West, however, due to its healthy components. What Can It Do? (1) Improved Brain Function – Theanine (an amino acid) ...

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The Blessedness “Quickness” of God!

One of my favorite things to do is spend time thinking about God.  I am in the midst of compiling a book that does just that.  Today, I wanted to share a glimpse of God that made my heart smile this week.  Sometimes I am just too busy … but ...

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Our Hope: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2 (NKJV) Last Christmas, my pastor gave the Life Group leaders ...

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Accomplishing God-Given Goals: Lessons From Nehemiah

I love the book of Nehemiah–always have–every reading!  “Nehemiah?” you respond with raised eyebrows.  Yep, Nehemiah. Why?  First, thanks to my good pastor’s attention to detail and delight with God’s word, the book lays out a clear plan for accomplishing a God-given goal.  Second, Sanballat and Tobiah personify the devil, ...

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Is Weakness A Gift?

Paul’s name would never make a list of weaklings … As Saul, he was an unrepentant executor of Christians. After his dramatic conversion, which included temporary blindness, the tent-maker’s life was filled with trials and sufferings—enough to make the most stout-hearted man turn back from serving God. Paul himself admitted ...

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