“Christ has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.” 1 John 4:21 (NIV) I love yard sales! There is no telling what treasures one may find among another person’s junk. But one man found something quite unexpected–a new lease on life. Don Herbert is a ...
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“Your kingdom come.. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 (NKJV) “YOUR will be done … “. The text does not state my will. It does not read our will. Jesus said it, and He said it quite clearly. He was speaking of the Father, and ...
Read More »Is Your Heart’s Door Open to Christ?
“Light of The World,” the iconic picture of Christ at the garden door, was first painted in the mid-1800s by William Holman Hunt. The poignant imagery helps us ask ourselves the vital question: Is my heart open to Christ? Based on the words of Christ to the Laodicean Church, the ...
Read More »Sorrow and Grief–How They Affect Our Health
No one is exempt from the sorrows of this life. Whether sadness from the loss of a loved one, disappointment in ourselves, or guilt from sins committed, we are all subject to sorrow and grief. What toll does that take on our bodies and minds? Weight loss or gain may ...
Read More »How To Surrender the Past and Live in His Presence
We have all been down this road before: Everything is going good; it’s smooth sailing, and then out of nowhere, our past rises before us and shifts the focus from our current journey. Whether we are confronted with the sins we have committed, the injustices we have been put through, ...
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