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Guilt and shame cause us to want to hide. Just as Adam and Eve hid in the Garden of Eden after they had sinned. It’s not easy to come clean and own up to your sins, and allow others to see your shortcomings. Some people hide behind excuses. They blame others for their... Read More →

We are to bear fruit, yet it can only happen by the power of the Holy Spirit working in us. A tree bears fruit because it receives nourishment, water, and sunshine. We also produce fruit by receiving nourishment, nourishment that comes through God’s Word and by the Holy Spirit’s... Read More →

What is goodness? Goodness is not so much what we do, but who we are! When someone called Jesus, “good teacher,” he said no one is good except God. Goodness is walking in integrity in every area of life. We will not get this perfect until we are with God, but we can certainly... Read More →

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 →

Peace is the ultimate attainment. Peace makes everything ok! We strive for world peace, political peace, and peace in our lives and relationships. Peace seems illusive and etheral. It can only happen through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus came to make peace possible.... Read More →

We all want joy in our lives. Some people live in the pits, but it doesn’t seem anyone would really choose to live there. Some people may feel they don’t deserve to be joyful because of their past, or maybe present circumstances; however, God desires that Christ-followers have... Read More →

Love makes the world go ‘round! As Christians we are called to “love one another.” That doesn’t just mean family members or brothers and sisters in Christ, it means EVERYONE! This is not an easy ask (command)! Our nature is to love those who are easy to love, the ones that fit... Read More →

Shepherds were the first to hear the news of Jesus’ birth. This is such an integral part of the Christmas story that we can easily miss its significance. Who do you think should be the first to hear the news that the Savior of the world has been born? Logically thinking, we would... Read More →

The first Christmas went unnoticed by most of the world. But God made a point of sending out an invitation to a few people. “Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy!” Listen Up… this is important! The shepherds were unlikely invitees, as they were shunned by society and... Read More →