Ephesians 3:17-19
Life on earth is traumatic. Sin creates debt, and the hearts of everyone have been heavily taxed. There is a saying, “Hurt people, hurt others.” We have all been impacted at one time or another by the rejection, hate, envy, covetousness, strife, and contentions flowing from all the broken hearts around us. The lifestyles of... Continue Reading →
I had a discussion recently with a white male friend of mine about the different perspectives people can have based on their life experiences. The conversation led to him sharing how he knew he was a beneficiary of white male privilege in America and how that privilege has led to a disconnect sometimes when it... Continue Reading →
When trying to reach a destination, knowing where you are is just as essential as knowing where you are going. For those who were unsure, as well as for those who were disillusioned, it has become very apparent where we are in America; divided. America is so divided that her history is told differently by... Continue Reading →
Often times when a woman is pregnant, she gets strong cravings for particular things to eat. These cravings are believed to be linked to nutrients her body needs to support the baby she is carrying. The more she understands the root of the cravings, the better she is able to make selections to adequately nurture... Continue Reading →
We are told to plan out our salvation in fear and trembling. This amounts to the urgent and intentional efforts we exert towards getting to know our heavenly Father better. The key is being intentional. In fact, it takes planning and intentional effort to grow in our relationships with other significant people in our lives.... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wanted to spend some quality time with someone and decided to invite them on a date, where you were planning to provide everything: transportation, food, and recreation? All you needed was for them to keep the date and make themselves available.Yahweh had a standing date with the children of Israel on... Continue Reading →
The truth that only God is good does not disqualify the goodness we could have inside as some purport. The truth that God is good defines the source of all goodness. We don't have to be bread in order to share bread with someone who is hungry, we just need to have bread. We don't... Continue Reading →
What does it mean to watch as the Lord commands in Matthew 24:42? "Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come." We are cautioned to watch so that the coming of the Lord does not take us as a thief in the night. It says in scripture that no man knows... Continue Reading →
Have you ever picked petals from a flower and did the "love me-love me not" silly ritual? Though that is a silly game played as children it is a reflection of an actual question we carry in our hearts that requires serious attention. I am convinced that in many ways this question governs our life... Continue Reading →
As we start our climb toward the climax of spring we see the reproduction process of nature intensify evidenced by the proliferation of pollen everywhere. As pollen gets all over your clothes, your car, even in our bodies triggering allergies for some, do you ever stop and think that during this time we are caught... Continue Reading →
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