For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God– Ephesians 2:8 NIV And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God,
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Strengthening My Core
Seriously though, what even is our core?
It is our center. The most important part. The muscles in our stomach and chest that keep us upright. It is our foundation.
Read moreObedience is Better than Sacrifice, but it is Hard
Have you ever had to choose obedience over sacrifice? Obedience to God can be difficult. Sometimes it’s easy, but other times His leading may be unclear because it doesn’t seem to make sense. What do
Read moreA Lovely Lesson in Leadership
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity” (I Timothy 4:12 NIV). Sometimes one
Read moreWrite Your Own Tract
Would you like to write your own tract? One day, God impressed the idea upon my heart to design one. To date, I have created six tracts that I use to encourage the lost to
Read moreMY WIFE IS
My Wife Is… My wife is an iceberg. Massive. White. And cold. If that is the image that came to mind, then you have it all wrong. To begin with, my wife isn’t white at
Read moreIf Jesus Had a Dog
Mother’s Day weekend 2013, a mixed-Pyrenees pup joined our family–not long after our adopted daughter, having suffered great loss, too, joined us at the age of almost three. Unlike our other dogs who were purely
Read moreFreedom to be Me
As we conversed, with the aroma of hot dogs and burgers wafting across the church fellowship hall, a teenager came by for a hug. I could see from the teen’s smile they’d conversed many times. A child scurried by, but when she saw Pam, she turned a circle to tackle her feet. Yes, Pam cared—and her Christian fellowship was felt by all. …
Read more14 Ways to Bring Down Walls
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people” (Galatians 6:10 NIV). Want to make a difference while having fun? Do you wonder how to serve God with a schedule already over
Read moreWhat Is Jesus’ Phone Number?
“How do I call Jesus? Does Jesus even have a phone number?” my five-year-old asked. I laughed, “No, Jesus doesn’t have a phone or a phone number.” “Well, why not? How am I supposed to
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