Sometimes God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we want or think we need. Other times the answers are delayed, causing us or others to suffer. It’s okay to ask God “Why?” and “How long?” David the Psalmist, a
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Is That Your Final Answer?
The tense music begins as game show host Regis Philbin stares into the eyes of the contestant. “Is that your final answer?” he asks. The once-confident contestant now second-guesses everything she ever knew. If she picks
Read moreWhen It’s Okay to Criticize
In his famous devotional booklet My Utmost for His Highest, author Oswald Chambers tells us when it’s okay to criticize: NEVER. Ouch! I yield far too often to this habit, mostly in my thoughts. But Mr. Chamber’s words encourage
Read moreHow a Bunch of Teenage Boys Unexpectedly Cured My Heartache
(I need to preface this with a short note. Today, January 20, is the 2nd anniversary of my breast cancer diagnosis. Hard anniversaries bring heartache. And today I will remember the phone call that left
Read moreCold Hands, Warm Heart? Not Always…
If we want others to see Jesus Christ in us, then we need to make sure our words reflect His love, mercy, and grace. If we have a cold heart it won’t matter how warm our hands are to the touch, because whatever is in our heart will flow out and be spoken and heard by others.
Read moreFrom Lost to New Life: The Tale of a Traffic Circle Boot
Lost It all started with a lost workmen’s boot stranded on its side by our new traffic circle. The poor, lost boot littered the road until a gracious rescuer happened by. The boot’s hero stood
Read moreGod’s Family — Are You A Member?
“Born Again.” It’s one of those Christian phrases we hear but what does it mean?
Read moreJoint-heirs with Christ
Joint-heirs with Christ By: Josh Clevenger And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Romans 8:17 NKJV Sometimes
Read moreA Long Overdue Thank You
May we always remember to honor each one and thank them for their service, for without them we would surely lose our right to worship The One who paid it all.
Read moreLiberty in Christ
Liberty in Christ By: Josh Clevenger So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don?t get tied up again in slavery to the law. Galatians 5:1 NLT God’s
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