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Our identity in Christ is something we need as believers to understand more fully. Often, in life we identify our selves with people, organizations, our occupation, or our nationality. If asked who we are, we may answer with our occupation, “I’m a teacher.” Or “I’m a lawyer.”... Read More →

Stress fractures have plagued some of the greatest NBA players. Bill Walton and Yao Ming were forced into early retirement because of this problem. A stress fracture begins when the shock and strain of playing the game creates microscopic cracks in the outer layer of bone,... 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 →

Many of us are frustrated, discouraged, struggling and disappointed. We are where we are and aren’t sure how we got here! The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Our vision, our focus is the issue that must be corrected.... Read More →

Unity is sadly lacking in our society and in our world. In Psalm 133 David expresses the importance of unity among God’s people, it is powerful, life changing. Unity has its own atmosphere, its own vibe. Have you ever walked into a situation, and you immediately knew that... 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 →