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From an early age we are compared with our peers. From pre-k testing to peewee sports, we become keenly aware of how we measure up to those around us. As we grow and develop we live with comparisons in almost every area of life—appearance, height, weight, skills, ability,... Read More →

Negativity is all around us. We are exposed to it in every form of media as well as in our social and personal lives. It is enticing, comes easily and can infect us. It is a deadly and devastating influence that can wreck a relationship, destroy a marriage, damage a family, tear... Read More →

When you consider your life as it is right now, can you say that you enjoy life? Do you love life? Are you experiencing life to its fullest? Often we know that there are things in our lives that need to change, but we find many excuses for staying right where we are. Scripture... Read More →

Easter is the celebration of the ultimate exchange. The resurrection of Jesus Christ guaranteed the exchange of our certain death due to sin for a new reality—forgiveness and eternal life! That’s a trade worth celebrating! Scriptures Je 29:11; Jn 3:16; Pr 14:12; Rom 5:6, 3:23-24;... Read More →

Christianity is a faith-based religion. Though there is a great deal of evidence to support the Bible and the impact Jesus has had and continues to have on the world, we still live by faith. We accept the forgiveness God offers through the death of Christ as payment for the... Read More →

From the moment you get up in the morning until your head hits the pillow at night, you face many decisions. Wheat or white toast? Scrambled or over easy? Four or six shots of espresso? Most are routine and the outcome fairly insignificant; however, other decisions a... Read More →

Prayer is a discipline that we all need in our lives, but one that is difficult to master. Mastery has nothing to do with the eloquence of our prayers, but rather with the dedication and humility with which we approach prayer. Many people pray only when there is a 911 emergency.... Read More →

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in America for both men and women. It kills thousands of people each day. The Bible tells us there’s another heart disease that affects human beings wherever they live—spiritual heart disease. When the Old Testament prophet, Jeremiah, spoke... Read More →

The Greek translation for patience is “long anger.” Patient people have a longer fuse. The rest of us wish we could read a book or absorb in a seminar the hidden key to patience, but there is no secret formula that can produce the desired result. Basically, we need to handle our... Read More →