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Who or what is ruling your heart this Christmas. Is it stress over all you need to do, what presents to buy, how much to spend? Is it worry over health issues, finances or work situations? Is it concern for family and friends who are going through difficulty or a time of need? Is... Read More →

When we seek God’s will and strive to live in his presence we experience satisfaction and contentment—SWEET! Think of the things God promises…forgiveness, joy, peace, power, provision! SWEET! We all want the good things in life, but are we spending our time working toward the... Read More →

The disciples were with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee when a storm quickly arose and threatened to capsize their small boat (Mk 44:35-40). After a long day of ministry, Jesus was exhausted and sleeping peacefully while the boat was tossed about in the surge. The disciples were... Read More →

Don’t worry, be happy is a simple instruction, but in reality it is an impossible task. “To worry” means “to choke or strangle.” That’s exactly what it does. It robs you of joy, fills your mind with imaginations, steals your sleep, and hovers over your life like a cloud of gloom.... Read More →

Do you ever wake up and wonder, “What do I have to be happy about today?” As Christians we should find joy in Jesus Christ. He died for our sins; we don’t have to live with guilt; we are forgiven! Christ defeated sin and death, and we have the assurance of eternity with him in... Read More →

What do you want for Christmas this year? Christmas is a time of wonder and hope, a time for traditions, and a time of many demands and expectations. Sometimes what we say we want and what we pursue seem to have nothing in common. We want peace; yet we over-schedule and run at a... Read More →

We live in a world where there is no shortage on opinions. We vote articles up or down on Reddit; we like things and leave comments on Facebook; we can mute someone on Twitter; we post reviews on Yelp. Our culture wants to critique, review and rate everything. Everyone is a... Read More →

Daniel is a shining example of faithfulness throughout his life, no matter the circumstance, no matter the consequence. He stood strong for God in a society that didn’t know or understand his faith. He stood strong in the face of persecution. Daniel experienced many visions and... Read More →

Control In Daniel’s time, King Nebuchadnezzar is the most powerful ruler in the world. He thinks he’s in control of everything. However, a terrifying dream is keeping him awake at night. He doesn’t understand and can’t control this nightmare. He calls for the astrologers, fortune... Read More →