One reason I love summer is the time spent in my flower beds and vegetable gardens. I love the fresh air and warm sunshine, and I see God’s magnificent creative hand in all that grows. Well, except for the pesky weeds. They are the gardener’s torment for many reasons. I also find it interesting that […]
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Jesus tells us the Parable of the Persistent Widow in the Gospel of Luke 18:1-8. The title alone gives us a clue to what Jesus wants to teach us- the importance of persistence. Unlike other parables of Jesus that need an explanation of its spiritual lesson, Jesus makes this one apparent right away in verse
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Are you praying for the salvation of unbelieving friends or family members? It’s hard sometimes to know how or the right words to pray for their salvation. There are many Bible verses you can turn into prayers for unbelievers, making them specific and speaking to many different situations.
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When Jesus told the Parable of the Sower, He focused on the soil. The deeper meaning of the Parable of the Sower contains important truths that still ring true today; it speaks about the soil of our hearts.
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The 4th of July holiday in the United States of America reminds us the founding fathers declared “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” ¹ While our nation’s founders give God the credit for our “liberty”,
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Jesus declared His divine identity when He described Himself as “the light of the world”. During the Sermon on the Mount, He gives us an extraordinary responsibility when He states that we, too, are to be the light of the world. Being the light of Christ is not only a beautiful gift but an amazing opportunity!
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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads celebrating their special day with their families. It’s a day to stop and reflect on the role of the father and celebrate the dads in our lives. A father is many things to his family, primarily a provider- not only financially, but spiritually, emotionally, and physically. I’ve compiled
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Last week we investigated different aspects of spiritual strength. One of the ways to strengthen your spirit is through reading and studying God’s Word. You’ve probably heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” This applies to your spirit as well. The best food for the spirit is the Word of God, ingested in healthy,
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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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