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Listen Well

Have you experienced people not listening you? Have you told them something of importance and they pay no attention? Have you ever had someone say something to you and you did not listen? What were the repercussions for not listening? Were they significant? We, as humans, often have a bad habit of not listening, especiallyContinue reading “Listen Well”

Demonstrated Love

How do you show your love? Or do you only voice your love? Is your love demonstrated through your actions? Or do your words ring hollow? Do you think love is shown by giving gifts? Or do you make an effort to show your love by serving others? Love can be challenging for some peopleContinue reading “Demonstrated Love”

I Shall Not Want

Psalm 23 is one of the best-known passages in the Bible. We often hear it read at funerals or memorial services. Many people will read it or recite it when facing difficult situations. It is used to provide strength, comfort, and peace when we feel weak and troubled. Yet, we can read, recite, and rememberContinue reading “I Shall Not Want”

A Great Testing

Have you been through testing? Have you had to pass testing to be included into a specific group? Was the test you endured an especially difficult test? Do you feel like you are being tested every day? Do you know there will be a great testing that will come in the future? We all faceContinue reading “A Great Testing”

Diversity In Heaven

Who do you think you will see in heaven? Have you thought about it? Have you wondered about the amazing diversity there will be? Do you look forward to seeing people you have never seen before? Are you looking forward to standing before the throne of God? We hear a lot about golden streets, crystalContinue reading “Diversity In Heaven”

Be Made Whole

Have you ever denied that you follow Jesus? Have you been afraid to let others know you are a Christian? Have you realized you need to be redeemed? Have you asked Jesus for forgiveness? Do you know that He will reconcile you to Himself? We all deny Jesus at some point in our lives. WhetherContinue reading “Be Made Whole”

Preparing for Old Age

Have you ever stopped to imagine what your life will be like when you retire and grow older? Have you thought about it as you have seen your parents or grandparents grow older? What do you foresee? How are you planning for that time in your life? Are you preparing for it? When we areContinue reading “Preparing for Old Age”

Credit to God

We like to take credit for what we accomplish. In fact, you might say we take pride in it. We get upset, perhaps very upset, when our boss takes credit for something we did. Or worse, someone else on the team we are working with takes credit. We believe credit should be given where itContinue reading “Credit to God”

Epiphany, Encounter

Have you ever had an epiphany? Did the light bulb suddenly come on? Did you feel enlightened at that moment? Did it stick with you for several days or even longer? How did the epiphany come about? Was there someone responsible for it? Was it God who gave you the insight? Epiphanies can be veryContinue reading “Epiphany, Encounter”

Despair To Celebration

Have you experienced a dramatic turn of events? Have you been lifted from the depths of despair to be raised to the heights of celebration? Have you gone from barely being able to pay your bills to being able to save for the future? Have you thanked God for the change? We experience ups andContinue reading “Despair To Celebration”