Feeling divided or lost?

At times in our lives, we will feel divided and lost. We need to proclaim what direction our heart needs to follow. “Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name. I will praise You, O Lord my God, with...
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Who do you trust?

Trust is essential in every relationship. When trust has been broken the soul has been wounded. How you respond is critical. You can choose to forgive and allow God to restore the relationship, or you can harbor ill feelings and not forgive. The latter path hurts you more than the...
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Loss of Identity

Do you know who you are in Christ? Do you struggle to say, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 If so, there may be inner hurts that only Jesus can heal. Cry out to Him...
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Transformed

 The world is changing dramatically, and what was unspeakable in the past is becoming the norm.  My mom called a couple of days ago. She is in her 80s. And she said, I turned on the TV while eating my dinner, and they were having sex right before me. She...
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How do we combat evil?

Many believe that Satan is all-powerful and equal to God. That is not true. God has no opposites. However, Satan does have power. Paul declared that he is “…the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience.” Ephesians 2:2 So how...
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Why God?

Many are angry at the Lord for things they believe he could have prevented. And they often ask, how can a good God allow terrible things to happen? We have a sovereign God with a sovereign will, “who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.” Ephesians...
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The Key

A treasure chest usually has a key; when you find the treasure, you want access to everything stored in it. God has a treasure, and the key is readily available to all of us. “He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom...
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Good morning Ron

My daughter’s Sheepdog, Ron, is staying with me for a while. Every morning when I go to let Ron out, he grabs my arm to shepherd me and drag me out the door to do what he wants. Now grant it, He is much larger than me when he stands...
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Grieving in advance

If you have a loved one diagnosed with a terminal disease, you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, or you are caring for your parents who are getting older, you may be grieving in advance (anticipatory grief).    Anticipatory grief is feelings of grief or loss before the loss...
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Do not worry

Do Not Worry “Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.” Luke 12:22 Do not worry is a command. Yet many appear to be disobeying God’s command.   Worrying is a way of thinking...
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