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As The New Year Begins, Take Time to REST!
The venerable preacher, Vance Havner, used to look over the top of his glasses and say to his congregation, "If you don't come apart, you will come apart." While not all stress is bad for us, too much of it
Anxious? There’s An Antidote!
Are you carrying cares that weigh you down? Did you know it is possible to delegate those cares to Someone else, Someone who can actually take action that will bring about change? Delegating those cares is not easy, though. Not
Are You Hoping For A Better Year?
We all want this year to be better than last — even if last year was a great year. But have you ever wondered how a better year happens? I've found that a better year happens Not by having better
7 Ways The Enemy is Working To destroy YOUR Christmas!
There’s an enemy in this world, he’s crafty and cruel, he’s on the prowl, and he hates Christmas. The very truth that Jesus came to dwell among us and set us free from sin, makes Satan fiercely mad, and he
Are the Yabbotts Visiting YOU to “Try To Steal” YOUR Joy?
"I can't seem to find God at work anywhere in my life? Where is he? Has Jesus abandoned me? Look at all that is going wrong with me and with my life and with my church — how could God
Is Life telling YOU, YOU need to Schedule Quiet Time?
Scheduling quiet time isn't easy for busy moms or busy people is it? I find that a lot of the time I don't even have the time to sit down and schedule my quiet time. Sound familiar? Finding a
God is Speaking To You…Do You Hear Him?
When I was in my 20s I was praying about whether I should enroll in graduate school. Then one morning in my devotional time I came to Psalm 32:8 and it seemed to be flashing like a neon sign. It
Maybe God Wants YOU To Find YOUR Story in His!
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then,
“The Battle Is Mine”
The beautiful thing about this story is that it's a perfect example of how God operates. He magnifies HIS name when we are weak. We don't have to be eloquent or strong or beautiful or physically fit or handsome. We
Ever wonder if God is talking to you? 3 Ways to tell!
God's voice is clearly distinct from the many voices that we hear each day. There are some giveaways that we need to be on the lookout for to be able to distinguish His voice from others. God's voice is
Change YOUR Words and Change Your World!
Like nuclear matter released in the atmosphere or the down feathers of a pillow, when words are released, they cannot be undone. Words are a powerful force in our universe. With words, God created everything we see and everything we
When I Am Weak…
Complete this sentence: When I am weak...I feel like a failure. I want to quit. I want to give up. I want to cry. I want to run away. I feel lost. I think my life is a waste. Paul
Trusting God When You don’t Understand…
Understanding God can oftentimes be difficult, especially when you either don't understand what He is doing in your life or especially when you don't agree with what He may be allowing to happen in your life. As your Heavenly Father,
Can You Give This 1 Day To God?
After our sabbath services last Friday, a member of my congregation approached me at the social reception where we visit with each other and enjoy sumptuous desserts. She proudly said she was observing National Unplugged Sabbath, a project designed to