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The most common command in Scripture is “Fear not!” There are 365 Scriptures that tell us not to fear! Apparently, God knew we would need a lot of reassurance when it comes to fear. It’s something we all struggle with. There is a good kind of fear, a fear that causes reverence,... Read More →

You don’t have to look far to find negativity. Turn on the TV, look at social media, go to work, or to the store, or even to church and you will find someone, maybe lots of someones, who are spouting complaints and negativity about something. Sadly, our society feeds on... Read More →

Think about the way your life is right now, not how you hope it’ll be in the future or how you wish it was, but how it really is NOW! Do you love your life? Are you experiencing life at its fullest? You can choose to live in one of two ways. You can allow life to change you and... Read More →

As a Christ-follower we are called to be there for others…for someone who are drifting, one who feels lost and alone, someone whose hope is gone. How they see you will determine whether they are comfortable approaching you or not. Your life should shine (Mt 5:16) so that others... Read More →

Many people are weary, discouraged, full of fear, anxious, tired, and beaten down. In our culture we see confusion, struggles, searching, and people longing for hope. We find comfort in connection, and yet people find themselves divided over all kinds of religious, social, and... Read More →

Christ follower, you are called to be a shining star for Christ, and you can be! But you must step out in faith, get out of your comfort zone, take risks, be willing to sacrifice for the cause of Christ if you are going to shine! Jesus told a parable in Matthew 25 about a wealthy... Read More →

We live in a society where comfort rules. We all like to be comfortable, wear comfortable shoes and clothes. We like the creature comforts in our home—a nice La-Z-Boy recliner, and in our vehicles—heated seats and lots of drink holders. We long for comfort in our family, our... Read More →

How often do we break God’s heart? Like the children of Israel in the wilderness, we often grieve our Heavenly Father by trying to hide our sins and secrets.  Sin comes in all shapes and sizes: dishonesty, cheating, affairs, pornography, and addictions of every kind. We even... Read More →

We all have bags, and we all have baggage. In our homes we have trash bags, lawn bags, zip lock bags, grocery bags, cooler bags, sleeping bags, duffle bags, and on and on it goes. Where would we be without bags? However, figuratively speaking, the baggage we carry inside is far... Read More →