Even if you are not reading your Bible daily, God is leading you and guiding you each and every day with people, choices, and opportunities He puts in front of you. In our society we have learned to react instead…
Read MoreWhen I was five years old, I was sexually abused by a family member. The abuse occurred for two years until the predator moved away, but the occasional visits and family get-togethers remained stressful and brought me extreme anxiety. I…
Read MoreMy perspective on health was extremely influenced by my two body-building brothers I admired during my childhood. I saw them eat tons of protein and cut out junk food to build muscle to achieve their ideal bodies. When I lost…
Read MoreParents have to make a choice of whether to accept the terrible repercussions of their children becoming part of the world, or shield them from as much as they can and protect their hearts and minds.
Read MoreThomas Jefferson said “peace is that glorious moment in time when everyone stops and reloads”. This is so true today when there are so many controversies and agendas and divisions in our society. No peace and no unity. We can’t…
Read MoreHe is always there waiting for you to sit at his feet and listen to his teaching.
Read MoreBlessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord.
Read MoreIncreasing your knowledge in Christ allows you to grow closer to Him.
Read MoreOn December 9, 2014, I found my wife dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Read MoreIn our ever changing world, Christians’ struggle to defend their faith in Jesus Christ is growing at record speed.
Read Moreo, in your own best interest, you have to make sure that he or she wins. For exactly the same reason, the other person has to make sure that you win. The only alternative is that you both lose.
Read MoreWe have a battle raging around us in our world today that seems to be sucking the faith out of Christians and pulling them away from God.
Read MoreIn studying a healthy marriage, we will look first at Ephesians 5:22-33. These verses relay a picture of a marriage under Christ, as Christ purposed marriage to be.
Read MorePaul tells believers to stand firm with the breastplate of righteousness in place.
Read MoreWearing the Belt of Truth carries so many meanings. The truth that we are facing a war with an enemy who wants to pull us away from God. The truth in the word of God. Truth sets us free.
Read MorePaul clearly states in Ephesians that the battle is not against flesh and blood or people, but against the rulers and authorities of this dark world.
Read MoreTechnology is such a distraction in our lives. It prevents us and our children from having real relationships! It prevents us from talking and getting to know each other. I had the best weekend with my kids because we engaged and loved each other and spoke words. Life is too short to hide behind a screen and not share it with those we love.
Read MoreWould you rather be slave to sin or to righteousness? Do you know the difference? In Romans 6:16 Paul describes how we can offer ourselves to someone to obey them and we can be slaves of sin or righteousness…slaves to Satan or Jesus. Can we be obedient to two masters?
Read MoreHave you ever lashed out at someone and regretted it as soon as the words left your mouth? It happens too often in the middle of a bad day or struggling marriage or frustrations with your children when you just snap. You feel like you’ve lost control and the energy is so intense that you can’t even manage the thoughts running through your head and it seems like words leave your mouth without permission.
Read MoreLife is hard and we have more and more distractions coming into our lives every minute with advances in technology and as our kids grow and become more active in academics and sports. We juggle our schedules with work in addition to those of our spouses or children.
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