Faith and Christian Living
At Christmas we celebrate Jesus’ coming to earth as a humble babe, and we give gifts just as the Wise Men did. We say that He is the greatest gift, and that’s true. I’d like to unpack that a little. First, Jesus came to show us who God the Father really was. He said if you’ve seen me, […]
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Have you ever been in close quarters with someone who had on too much cologne or perfume? They get in the elevator, or hug you, and you smell like you’ve doused yourself with whatever they’re wearing. Or have you gone into a room where someone’s been smoking? I’ve gone into a gas station just long enough to pay
Well, the big day is fast approaching. Decisions made, votes cast, for good or for ill. Some of us will be pleased, some of us will be disappointed. Still others will be bewildered, afraid of what the future might bring. We’ll all wonder if the people we have elected to represent and govern us will actually do what they
Just as we prepare for emergencies such as severe weather, it’s a good idea to be prepared spiritually. Like storms, things can happen very quickly. Our whole world can turn upside down in a matter of moments. And according to my hubby, “You can’t prepare for an emergency in the middle of an emergency.” Hard things happen to
What is strength? Some would define it as being able to get your way, without letting anyone stand in your way. Some people use intimidation, bullying, lying, and manipulation to achieve their goals and are viewed as “can do” kind of people. I believe true strength is demonstrated when that ability to accomplish a goal is harnessed
Jesus said, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). A yoke
Today is Palm Sunday, the day that Jesus entered Jerusalem. The crowds were ecstatic, and welcomed Him. But only a few days later, their shouts went from “Hosanna!” to “Crucify Him!” Quite an about face. What caused them to go from love to loathing, like hot and cold water? The people expected that Jesus was
Have you ever been a member of an organization? Probably. There are clubs and teams of every sort. Some have large memberships. But how many people demonstrate a true commitment? Some people only join groups to be able to list them on their resumes. You’ve likely heard of the 80-20 rule. That is, 80 percent of the work is done by
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The phrase “All that glitters is not gold…” comes from William Shakespeare’s play “The Merchant of Venice.” Simply put, just because something looks good doesn’t mean that it is good. This is an election year. All the politicians want to look good and say things they hope will motivate people to vote for them. The question is, what is the truth about
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