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Reconciling Broken Relationships
In September of this year, our young adult class started a new study on The Beatitudes in Matthew chapter 5. Jesus had just begun to preach repentance and call his disciples to follow him as He went about all of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues, preaching the...
Love Your Neighbor
A question was asked of Jesus in Matthew 22:36: “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus responded, “You should love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And...
Super Strength
The JOY of the Lord is My Strength I recently completed an online quiz that gave insight into the type of "devotional formula" that is best for me. As it turns out, I was classified as a Word Nerd. This means that I delight in taking a word from Scripture and...
Ripples
In 1960, I was born into a Christian family. My Dad answered the call to preach when I was one year old. A few years later, he answered the call to pastor. He had surrendered his life to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He loved the Lord his God with all his heart. In...
Decisions
Every single day, we make decisions that affect our lives and the lives of others. Some decisions are quite easy. For instance, should we rob a bank or not? Of course not! But some decisions are quite difficult, and some decisions we make are difficult because we do...
Faith of a Mustard Seed
A mustard seed is tiny—almost insignificant. Yet, within this small seed lies the potential for tremendous growth. In the same way, Jesus used the mustard seed to illustrate a truth about faith and its capacity to produce great results, even when it seems small at...
Faith Like a Child
As a teacher, I've always loved my job and the role I have in teenager's lives. But lately, I've found myself learning more from my students than I ever expected– especially when it comes to faith. In recent weeks, I've witnessed the following: ● A popular middle...
Forever Friends
God graciously blesses us with various friend groups over a lifetime. Early childhood friends often become our best high school buddies if we live in one place long enough. Later, we bond with college classmates and others with whom we share a common element, such as...
Pull Up a Chair, Sister, I Saved You a Seat!
"Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2 As I looked around the women at the table, I was overwhelmed with appreciation for these beautiful souls. All at various times in life, ages, married, single, and widowed....
Anxious for Nothing
I have a confession to make….I have been plagued with anxiety lately! My mind has raced with anxious thoughts and swirling questions of “what if”. My fears have been uninvited, yet when they have come knocking, I have allowed them to enter my mind. I have entertained...
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