Proverbs 16: 6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil. I say in anger: You will not truly feel the pain of the despised until you feel your own pain of being despised. But Abba Father God gently ...
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Well over 100 years since they made their debut in America, Peonies bloom in gardens every springtime, in every color save blue. They are known to live for up to a century when well cared for, and they make beautiful bouquets. This antiquated flower is the state flower of Indiana ...
Read More »The Power of Prayer
“Cast all your anxieties on Him, because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 A lot of times we find ourselves weighed downed because, unintentionally, we try to carry our own issues in life. As a result we find ourselves burdened, wondering why we feel the way we do. We ...
Read More »The Power of Prayer
Powerful. That’s what I had always heard people claim prayer to be. As I was growing up, I always knew how important it was to pray. I knew that praying made me feel better if something was wrong, and I was certain that praying was pleasing to God. But I ...
Read More »The Salt of the Earth
Jesus said we are to be the salt of the earth. Salt flavors food to give it a distinct and memorable taste. We are to be the fragrance of the earth for Jesus Christ and season every place we go on the earth. Every pocket of darkness we find on ...
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