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Patience is a struggle for most of us. The Bible uses a farmer to exemplify what it means to be patient. The farmer plans, prepares the soil, and plants the seed at the right seasonal time. Then they wait and pray for rain and for God to produce the increase. They cannot stick... Read More →

Music and singing are a deep part of being human. Mothers sing to their babies, lovers sing songs of devotion, when hearts are filled with joy people sing! People sing in honest moments; sometimes they sing when they need courage. Paul and Silas sang when they were in jail. We... 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 →

The voices in our head determine how we live out our lives. There is a war, a spiritual war for our minds. Jesus warned us that Satan’s mission is to kill, steal, and destroy. Satan wants to rob you and me. He whispers lies that get inside our heads and cause us stress and... Read More →

Scriptures 1 Peter 3:13-16; Acts 4:12; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; John 14:6 Verse Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, But in your hearts... Read More →

Most of us recognize that taking the life of another person is a sin against God and humanity. The 6th Commandment states, “You shall not murder.” That seems pretty straight forward and most of us can readily agree. However, in Matthew, Jesus expands on the offense by saying... 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 church grew rapidly after the resurrection. With the Day of Pentecost thousands became Christ-followers. Many of those coming into the church were poor and struggling. Barnabas, a fellow Christian, saw their need and sold a piece of land bringing all the proceeds to the... Read More →