Becoming a Christian does not mean we are immune from mental health challenges or disorders any more than physical illness. It’s comforting to know we are made in God’s image and He sees us as “wonderfully made.” There is no type of health issue that would change that. He would never discourage us from seeking […]
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Do you start your mornings with Jesus? A long time ago my Mom asked me why I read my daily devotional at night instead of the morning. I answered her by agreeing that the morning was probably a better time. The truth was that with 4 children at home, I rolled out of bed each morning at
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One of the greatest benefits of practicing gratitude is living in a state of contentment, regardless of our circumstances. An attitude of gratitude and thankfulness turns our focus on God and His boundless blessings, mercies, and grace. When we have the mindset of seeing everything in our lives through the lens of His love, our
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I believe the Bible is true because it says so. (More on that later.) Not everyone agrees with that concept, and their arguments against the Bible vary. How do we know the Bible is true? How would you defend the Bible as the infallible (trustworthy) Word of God?
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It can be a challenge to sacrifice. Sacrificing means giving up something that’s valuable or important to us for the sake of someone/something else. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for us; His life. So what did Paul mean when he said we need to “offer your body as a living sacrifice?”
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“I’m afraid I have bad news….” It was my mom calling. My initial response was to tell her I didn’t want to hear it. A deep fear of what she was about to say sent me straight into denial, which is an unhealthy coping mechanism. Overcoming the spirit of fear in our lives is possible, however,
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God’s unconditional love for us is like no other love. God’s Word describes a faithful, merciful, never-ending love in sweeping terms so that we could comprehend this limitless love. Then Jesus tells us we are to love Him with our whole heart. How can we ever reciprocate an ounce of the enormity of His love? What instruction does the
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In honor of Mother’s Day, I’d like to look at three faithful and amazing mothers of the Bible. I hope you could celebrate (or reflect on) the love of your mother or a special woman who played the role of a mother in your life.
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We read of shepherds throughout the Bible, from Genesis to the Book of Revelation. Abel was the first to tend flocks, an important job in Biblical times. Jesus refers to Himself as a Shepherd of all God’s people. Why did Jesus refer to us as sheep and Himself as our Shepherd? The beautiful story of
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The Old Testament has some strange and interesting stories: a talking donkey and snake, men living 900 years, a man swallowed by a fish, and more. Today we’re going to concentrate on the incredible story of Jonah and the great fish to answer this question- what is the main message of the book of Jonah?
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