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Are you a giver or a taker? Do you get to get, or do you get to give? One of the earliest arguments children have is over their possessions. “Mine, Mine!” The struggle begins at an early age and society does not make the battle easy. Often our self-worth is closely tied to our... Read More →

As the story unfolds in Genesis 1 and 2 God created this amazing world and a couple to enjoy the beauty of what He had created. By Genesis 6 God wants to destroy the world because humanity had become so filled with rebellion and sin.  However before he does so, he pauses because... Read More →

It seems that everybody has had doubts at some time or another. When we doubt the future, we call it worry. When we doubt other people we call it suspicion. When we doubt ourselves we call it inferiority. Here’s the definition for doubt: to be uncertain about something; to... Read More →

Fear, sarcasm and imagining worst-case scenarios can be the responses when we feel our backs are against the proverbial wall. We can have our backs against the wall vocationally, relationally or physically. In those times, we need to follow three biblical mandates: fear not,... Read More →

The Lord’s Prayer teaches us to pray for forgiveness of our sins based on how well we forgive others who sin against us. Jesus adds the exclamation point in the following verses by saying that if we do not forgive others, then God will not forgive us. This is scary stuff! We are... Read More →

Paul faced many difficulties, one of which was a shipwreck while in transport to Rome for trial. The trip had been delayed due to weather and the crew was pressing to reach a port of safe harbor for the winter. The journey was unseasonably risky and Paul had received a message... Read More →

Simon Peter was raised in the Jewish synagogue. He would have attended Jewish school, and just like all the other boys, he would have hoped and dreamed of excelling in his studies and being chosen by a rabbi to become a follower. However, he was not at the top of the class; he... Read More →

Due to its geographical location 700 feet below sea level and surrounded by mountains, the Sea of Galilee is prone to sudden and severe storms. The disciples were overcome with fear on this particular occasion while Jesus was fast asleep in their small boat. As the sea tossed and... Read More →

With the walls rebuilt and the people of Jerusalem united by their faith and community, the future is bright and filled with hope. The Israelites have recommitted themselves to God and are ready to move forward as a city and as a community of faith. There is nothing left to do... Read More →