Unity. It is in the news a lot lately … or rather, disunity is in the news. The word itself reveals two key components: You and I. You and I must be the foot soldiers of unity, but God is the originator and producer of it. Unity was the heart ...
Read More »Love wins for teen who speaks for Christ in boldness and humility
Shocked, I read the comments on social media. A 19 year-old girl whom I’d known through youth group had posted an image of a cross and a quote which affirmed, gently and simply, her support for traditional marriage. Like sharks circling prey, several of her “friends” who disagreed had attacked, ...
Read More »Lining Up Expectations with Scripture
The forecast for today: 102 degrees. A transplant to the south, the heat is something I have to prepare myself for. The forecast helps me; I know what to expect and plan accordingly. Not every expectation works out quite so well. Plans go awry, wishes aren’t always fulfilled, and more ...
Read More »Keys To Receiving Your Heart’s Desire
Every word of the Bible is meant to give instruction and inspiration to the reader. The story in the Old Testament book of 2 Kings 5:1-27, is no exception. It gives us an important look into the keys of receiving from God. This particular story centers around Naaman, a man ...
Read More »Two Reasons People Fail to Trust God
There are two reasons people fail to trust God. First, it can be born out of hardship when you are faced with a bad situation; you can’t see how it can possibly be good. The second way is when life is going really great; it can be easy to fall ...
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