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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
Troubled? Unsure? Perplexed? Starting A Prayer Plan May Help!
Prayer is a spiritual journey. Just as a journey from your present location to the other side of the country requires that you have a plan to reach your destination, you need a plan to assist you in your spiritual
4 Reasons Your Faith Needs God’s Promises
The first few years of becoming a Christian most people don't study or emphasize God’s promises. God has many promises of salvation, forgiveness, and eternal life. But in order to know what those promises are, you must read the
Ever Wonder if God is “Really” Present in Your Circumstances?
For anyone (and this means everyone) who has ever had to wait for something good to happen in their lives, Psalm 13 resonates. It's personally relevant as we personally shake our fists at a seemingly impersonal God, who seems 'AWOL,'
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
How are you handling the Seeds God gives YOU?
A successful businessman was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business. Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He gathered the
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
You Might Just Need….A Prayer to “Say So”!
The Psalmist in chapter 107 outlines four basic types of people that need redemption. To one degree or another, we all have fallen into at least one of these four categories. All dilemmas equally desperate, the remedy is the same:
Four Great Needs Only God Can Fulfill
Everyone has human needs that go beyond the physical. If we have food, water, and shelter, we can survive. But to truly thrive, there are spiritual and emotional needs that we all have. We all strive to find ways to
Whose Kingdom is This Anyway?
I have always been far too preoccupied with my own glory. I don’t like saying that because it sounds terrible. And embarrassing. And deeply sinful. God does not share his glory with anyone else and our lives need to be preoccupied with
Do YOU Need This?
Allow me to offer a simple definition of wisdom. Wisdom is looking at life from God's point of view. When we employ wisdom we are viewing life as God sees it. That's why it's so valuable to think God's thoughts.
4 things YOU can learn from toddlers about Your relationship with God!
When we think about the children in our lives, our minds often turn to how much we can teach them. From the pragmatic skills of reading and tying their laces to the more conceptual lessons on sharing and being honest,
Are You Living For an audience of one or Every 1 Else?
This new year has not started in the usual way for me – or in a way I would have chosen. I usually love the first week the kids are back at school; after the busyness, the time out of
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