When we think of enslaved people, we may draw upon the history of slavery in the United States. You may or may not be aware slavery was a legal institution that existed in America from 1776 until 1865. Enslaved people were forced to work on farms and in cities. Many...
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God’s Word: can I believe and live by it? “My bretheren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” James 1:2 There are some scriptures that my heart struggles with. Can I count it all joy when I fall into trials? God’s Word says I should. In order...
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Have you ever wondered why some people experience a lot of stress while others exhibit almost unnatural calmness? The Bible gives us the answer, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22 NIV The Lord tells us to be anxious (stressed...
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What do you think about the most throughout the day? Whatever you think about, that is your treasure. We strive to gain so much in this world; it is all fleeting. God should be your treasure. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Mathew 6:21 You...
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We have just wrapped up the Christmas and New Year celebrations, and as it should have been, a time of rest, yet it may have felt more like labor. How, as Christians, do we have a balance in our walk with Christ? We should rest in the Lord, yet we are...
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Hiding out As my girls and I are up in the mountains of West Va, hiding out for a bit to get some rest, my thoughts travel to Florida, where it is warm. Many of you know I have been called to Florida to rebuild/restore some old houses that have...
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We all want a fresh start and a new beginning, and many hope that the New Year will bring just that. Have you struggled to overcome in past years? You set New Year’s resolutions, spring would roll around, and you would find they were broken again. This year can be...
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Take the mask off Some of the hottest New Year’s Eve parties encourage people to wear masks. This is a take back to the masquerade balls of old. The masks would allow all classes to mingle together. Today, it may be a way for people to hide their true identities....
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Feeling like there is more to life than what you are experiencing. You can have more. We have a God of the now. “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13 We must set our minds and hearts...
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We all want the New Year to be better than the previous year. We look forward to a fresh start and set goals to try and achieve this. It is God’s desire that you prosper as well. “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in...
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