I’m ashamed to admit it, but I am forty-seven years old, I’ve been a Christian for most of my life, and I’ve just now read Deuteronomy in its entirety. I don’t know why I missed
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I Need My Pants!
Carter rounded the corner crying uncontrollably. “Mama, I can’t feed my chickens. I can’t get ready for school. Nothing is going right. It’s just an awful day.” We still had plenty of time for him
Read moreStuck in the Desert : Pondering While Wandering
Have you ever been stuck in a desert? Not a literal one, although you may be stuck there, and if you are, get off of the internet and call for help. I’m talking about a
Read morePearls Are Always Appropriate – Unless You’re the Oyster
Jackie Kennedy said, “Pearls are always appropriate.” But perhaps they aren’t if you’re the oyster. Pearls are the only gemstone created by a living creature. Diamonds are formed out of dead things turned into coal
Read moreAdvent – The Holy Spirit Will Come Upon You
Wait for the Gift My Father Promised “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him,
Read moreAdvent – Looking With Hope for the Coming of Christ
“Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name, claiming ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.” Matthew 24:4 What does it mean to “come in the name of Christ?”
Read moreJesus Hiding In Prayers for His Own (John 17:6-19)
The statement is true: Living in Christ is out of this world! Father, I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and
Read moreBeware of SHREWD Leaders Who Promise To Cancel Your Debt – Christ Alone Paid the Price For Your Sins
The Parable of the Shrewd Manager originated in a gathering with “sinners” and tax collectors. Later, in a private conversation with the disciples, Jesus seems to criticize the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law for
Read moreJesus’ Hiding In Our Prayers
Jesus’ prayer for God to be glorified (John 17:1-5) After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come.” Jesus understood his circumstances and understands ours. He does not panic. He
Read moreYou Had Me At “I’m Sorry.” – Jesus In Our Relations
7 Action Steps We Can Take To Bring Restoration To Relationships Perhaps you have heard of the “Ministry of Reconciliation,” but have you ever considered how the words of Jesus commands us to be restored
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