Fitting in….we all want to. That’s what makes Jr. High so rough. You’re in an awkward stage of life where you want to look “right” or “normal”, whatever that is. And it gets even more complicated when “normal” and “right” are actually “individualistic” and “not like everyone else”. It’s a confusing place, Jr. High. And [...]
It has just been in the last couple of years that Joseph became an endearing part of the Christmas story. All right, I confess, it was after I watched “The Nativity” that his role really hit home. I liked how the director portrayed him, what can I say?
We know that legally Joseph could have had [...]
Mary is much braver than I was at thirteen or fourteen.
We don’t think much of it today; the teenage girl who is unwed and pregnant is slowly becoming the norm. This was not so in Jesus’ day. Mike mentioned this week, legally Joseph had the right to have Mary stoned to death for having [...]
With all of the uncertainty about our economy and the anxiety of these days, it is easy to lose sight of our real source of our future and our hope.
The minor prophet Habakkuk (Mike told us about these minor prophets on Tuesday night - Habakuk is a short book toward the end of the Old [...]
Forgiveness is hard! It is hard to give. It is hard to receive. And, sometimes, it is even hard to talk about…it is ‘soul work’ on the deepest level. We have gone through the motions hundred times of apologizing to each other we have done – both intentionally and unintentionally. Bottom line…forgiving each other is [...]
The Word of God gives us many promises that God will deliver us from fear and protect us in difficult situations. Here are just a few of those promises:
(1 Peter 3:14-16) But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.” But [...]
NOW you begin to live the life you have been called to live! Learn to see yourself as God sees you. ACCEPT what God says about you and become the spiritual person you are. When you know who you are in Christ - God’s opinion is the one that counts.
What is God’s opinion of you? [...]
As you search for purpose – we may have led you to believe that this is rocket science. We actually may have failed to give you the most direct answer for a Life Well Lived. Understanding who you are in Christ will give you a strong foundation to build your life on; knowing who you [...]
Lately, due to the uncertainty in the stock market and housing market, I have discovered a great verse.
”God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
These words are a wonderful statement of the nature of our God – our refuge – our strength – a help in time of trouble. But [...]
Read Deuteronomy 17:18-19
Moses is speaking about future kings. Kings, he said, should be careful to do certain things and not do other. He was specific in these verses about the criteria.
Then, having issued that warning, Moses said this: “When he takes the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for it himself on a scroll a [...]