May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 The Right
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Abba Father
My wife and I do not have children. But we do have a precious little dog named Muy-Muy. He is now a fourteen-and-a-half-year-old Maltese, known to be the smartest breed of small dogs. Muy-Muy loves
Read moreThrough the Seasons
Morning brings the light Sometimes bright Seasons change over time They flow like a rhyme Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall As time turns, we call Call on the name above every name For we
Read morePursuing God’s Plans
A new year has begun. It offers us a brand new start. We can plan and set goals. Better yet, we can pursue God’s plans for our lives. Let me encourage you to invest time
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Prayer is an important and foundational component of the Christian life. It is the way we communicate with God. Prayer consists of fellowship with God, praise and worship, lament and repentance. The most familiar aspect
Read moreA Match Made in Heaven
A Match Made in Heaven How We Met Her name is Lou, short for Maria Lourdes, and she became the love of my life. I believe that though our relationship is not perfect, it is
Read moreA Call to Care
Even before he received the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, my Dad uncharacteristically began to display a rollercoaster of emotions. Every day with him became an adventure. Many early mornings he feverishly focused on leaving for
Read moreGod’s Free Gift
Before I Met Him As a youth, I carried a heavy burden. Guilt clung to me like a ball and chain. The church I attended did not offer a remedy. I struggled with temptations that
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Christ’s Final Prayer Before the Cross In John 17, Jesus’ last prayer with His disciples before the cross is recorded. It is a beautiful prayer where Jesus asks God the Father to restore Him to
Read moreWe Are His Witnesses
In a criminal trial, the influence of a witness can turn a case in a different direction. The witness can bring forth evidence convincing a judge or jury that an individual is guilty or that
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