Empty Shelves Have you ever been to a food store and the shelves were empty? That happened to me one time, and it made me realize how dependent I was on the store for the source of my food. It made me contemplate, who really is my source? Jesus talks...
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Before you answer, let me expand on the words positive and attitude. The synonym for positive is favorable, and the synonym for attitude is thinking. So let me ask the question again, Do you have favorable thinking attitude? Other words, is the way you think going to have a favorable...
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How Does Grief Affect Us? There are many lists of possible reactions that address how grief may affect our emotions. On the list anger and blame usually show up. But, if we have the Holy Spirit living in us, the fruit of that Spirit is patience, longsuffering and self-control. (Galatians...
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Do you struggle with doing something you know you should not do? Paul did, “I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it.” Romans 7:15 We all struggle with temptation, after all, we are only human. The temptation is a temptation...
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The months go by after a death, divorce or when you receive news of a terminal illness; and each one is counted. David understood anguish, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled. My soul also is greatly troubled;...
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The hopeful heart Hope sets a heart on the right path, God’s path. “Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the Lord. ” Psalms 31:24 “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope.” Psalm 130:5
Getting Away Have you ever been in a situation where you could not hear yourself think because of all of the noise around you? When we are surrounded with many people and activities, it is hard to pray and meditate on God’s word. These two things are critical to our...
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Your circumstances (loss as a result of death, divorce, health, or job) may have you starting over. Starting new may be difficult or even scary. God says, “Return to the stronghold, You prisoners of hope. Even today I declare That I will restore double to you.” Zechariah 9:12 “The Lord...
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What Happens During Worship? First we need to know what or who we are worshiping. As believers in Jesus, we worship God. But what miraculous thing happens when we worship? And what are different ways we can worship? Singing (Psalm 21:13, 146:2), praying (Matthew 6:9), dancing (II Samuel 6:14), falling...
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