Because of the Cross, we can declare our faith over the blessings of the Lord. Although there are some perspectives to consider when we speak of blessings: To one person it could be a big deal, while to another person the same blessing is ordinary. For this reason, we need to consider how we view […]
A tribute for the Lenten season, in remembrance of the events leading up to and including the death of Jesus Christ. Christianity centers around the figure of Jesus Christ, who died at the hands of Romans by being crucified upon a cross. Its symbol represents humanity’s sins that Christ was chosen to bear and die
The first and best Valentine of all has to do with being our own Valentine 365 days a year! Yep! With all of the warm emotions, expectations for good, and expressions of kindness. When we love our heart, it defines our true belief system and creates our character. What? To begin with, love has such
Christmas is the most wonderful mystery ever! The mystery isn’t in the bright lights, the decorated trees, the numerous ornaments, the shopping, Christmas cards or special gifts – it’s found in the heart of humanity. Each year we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ (the Lamb and the Lion). And God, with loving kindness and
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There’s a Church saying that it seems everybody knows: “God is good – all the time, all the time – God is good.” Will anybody be honest to acknowledge that knowing doesn’t always mean experiencing? Some of us question our walk with God because we are having difficulty managing the good of God. Should we
Boys, young men, old men, fathers, brothers, grandfathers, uncles, godfathers, or friends – we all have men in our lives. Who we are today has foundational clues to who the men around us were as we matured. Those of us who had fathers (or father figures) that were strong role models tell a different story
Part II Resurrection Sunday is a remembrance of suffering and death, so why are we celebrating? What is our point of reference for our now lives? Where does this revelation of Jesus Christ even come from? Simple, it is all a part of God’s plan to save sin-sick man! It’s genius that God arranged for
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Part 1 Childhood memories. Easter Sunday involved dyeing hardboiled eggs with my grandfather. There was an Easter basket filled with jellybeans, yellow chicks, chocolate eggs, and an assortment of hard candies, and a platter with fruit. My grandmother cooked a big dinner, including dessert from scratch (pineapple coconut cake was my favorite). Went to church
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Women make a difference in the world, as we work in the home, manage careers, and serve in places of ministry. We advocate for change, as God first changes us. He knows that we are not perfect and he reminds us that his strength is made perfect in our weakness, He knows our nature, and
Join me in celebrating a non-traditional Valentine’s Day: “Heart and Soul” – from the ultimate source of love, created to live within the human heart. This recognition of love isn’t all about flowers, cards, and candy or special dates – it extends beyond material things. Let’s focus on a love that can be celebrated by
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