In a world filled with impatience and unkindness, God calls us to something greater. When we choose to live out God’s love, we make a conscious decision to respond differently to life’s challenges. The way we treat others reflects our understanding of how God has treated us. What does it mean to live out God’s […]
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Let’s get real. It’s hard to love people who think differently than us. It’s challenging to love those who have hurt us. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 16:14, “Let all that you do be done in love.” This isn’t easy, especially when we understand our source of love is God (1 John 4:8) and NOT
Pain happens. We can’t escape it. Pain, as Thanos, from Marvel Comics would say, is inevitable. So what do we do when we are confronted with an unexpected event, injury, heartbreak, or health crisis? Three Choices We have three choices. Through heartache, loss, disease, and injury I chose to give it all to my
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Do you feel like, sometimes, you’re wasting time? I do! Time Passing By We take a breath and our high school days blend into our college graduation. In another moment, we find ourselves married and building new families. Quickly, our young children become teens, who become young adults. Then they graduate and begin their lives.
Have you ever wanted to walk on water? I have! I’ve imagined seeing my feet skipping across the waves, looking down at the fish, and defying nature. But, for some reason, every time I’ve tried a water walk, all I get is wet. Early in my faith, I read a story in Matthew 14
2020 was a challenging year. The Covid-19 pandemic caused pain and misery around the world and instigated quarantines everywhere. The consequences were devastating. Isolation. Financial hardship. Marital struggles. Divorce. Negative attitudes. Self-devaluation. The devaluation of others. Suicide. Many questioned if God cared. They wondered why a loving God would allow such a horrible thing to
Are you a worrywart? Do you fill up with worry quickly when life feels out of control? I know I must watch myself, or I can easily find myself consumed with worry-filled thoughts. It is so easy to do. I also discovered that worrying could lead me to handle my problems in unhealthy ways. When
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This morning I saw dirty dishes in our sink! I know, it’s not an earth-shattering event. But, for a moment, I was appalled by the mess. Okay, maybe that’s just a little dramatic, but, honestly, I hate dirty dishes! They drive me crazy! Neurotic? Maybe. OCD? Possibly. Whatever the prognosis, the truth is, I want
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