Living with people at times is hard, and family relationships can be challenging. Why do we put ourselves through it? Because we are made for companionship and friendship. There is a deep-seated desire in all of us for fellowship. God gave it to us when He created us in His image. The three parts of… Continue reading Being in a Relationship is Hard.
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Seek Truth and Find Unity
Seeking the truth of God’s word is an integral part of the Christian life. How does a believer seek the truth? You won’t find it by reading the latest self-help book, you won’t find it by watching the news, and you will rarely find it by asking a friend. The best way to seek truth… Continue reading Seek Truth and Find Unity
To Live in a Community, You Must Have Unity!
Each local church is a community, or family, of believers. Like any other family, there are differences of opinion, which, if not handled correctly, can lead to division. God wants us to live in a loving, encouraging community that helps us grow in our relationship with God. We are called to help each other and… Continue reading To Live in a Community, You Must Have Unity!
God is with Us!
One of my favorite Christmas Carols is O Come, O Come Emmanuel. This carol dates back to the eighth or ninth century but still speaks to us today. It expresses a longing God's people have for the promised Messiah. We desire God's presence in our lives and cultivate it through prayer, fasting, and Bible reading.… Continue reading God is with Us!
Tell it Girl
Christmas is a great time to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. Most everyone is familiar with traditional Christmas carols. They all tell a story of a different aspect of Christ's birth. Away in the Manger tells us that Jesus came into the world in a lowly position. Joy to the World exclaims the… Continue reading Tell it Girl
God’s Unfathomable Love
The love of God has so many facets that it is unfathomable. The Bible tells us that God's love is hard to comprehend. Scripture tells us His love motivated Him to do great things for us. It caused Him to adopt and protect us; His love will never fail. It is a love to be… Continue reading God’s Unfathomable Love
Seeking for Buried Treasure
Searching for buried treasure has been the subject of many beautiful legends of the sea and pirates, regaling adventures. A valuable treasure is a powerful motivator. That's why Jesus taught the parable of the buried treasure. The gospel of Matthew 13:44-46, "the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a… Continue reading Seeking for Buried Treasure
Pursuing Eternity with God
What do you think about when you hear the word discipleship? Do you think of a program to train new Christians in the faith? Do you think of one-on-one teaching, instructing them on the dos and don'ts of biblical life? Do you picture the Great Commission? To tell you the truth, I used to think… Continue reading Pursuing Eternity with God
I am Grateful, Thankful, and Blessed
Thanksgiving Day is one of my favorite holidays. I love the smell of the turkey, good eats, the parade, and watching football. Family and friends gather together with one purpose – to be thankful! We should be grateful for more than just one day a year. We should practice gratitude all year long. Thankfulness is… Continue reading I am Grateful, Thankful, and Blessed
Forgive Me! – The Lord’s Prayer
The Lord's Prayer Reflects our Spiritual Reality Often when we pray, our focus is on physical needs, a family member recovering from an illness, or an upcoming surgery. Jesus teaches us also to pray for our spiritual needs. In the Lord's prayer, Jesus recognizes our fallen nature. God knows that we cannot reach His standards… Continue reading Forgive Me! – The Lord’s Prayer