Watch Your Words. George Bernard Shaw wrote: “I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty, but the pig likes it.” It is a wise proverb for us to heed. It merely means that we should avoid arguments with people who like to argue because it will only harm us….
Read MoreSoldiers are taught incredible faith. They are drilled over and over to put their trust in their fellow soldiers. This teaches them to work efficiently as a team and accomplish the mission. When they possess this incredible faith they can take the orders of a superior and execute it because they know their unit is…
Read MoreMy boys know our neighbors really well. They have met them because they keep hitting balls into their backyards. Each time I have told them “Go knock on that door.” When they were younger it terrified them and they wanted me to do it but as they grew their desire to keep playing overrode their…
Read MoreNothing is more irritating than someone who grumbles and complains all of the time. These people suck the energy out of a room and leave others feeling depressed. Dealing with grumblers can be difficult. Nothing will make them happy no matter what you do. Moses teaches us an important lesson on how to deal with…
Read MoreYou can live abounding in faithful love even if you are in the midst of the wilderness. Israel wandered the desert for forty years, but God’s steadfast love never left them. They endured their bumps in the road, but God’s love for them never departed. He wants you to know that no matter where you…
Read MoreSo many opportunities in life are missed because you can’t conquer your fears. You want to step out and do something exciting, but the fear of failure or looking ridiculous makes us pause. This morning Caleb and Joshua show us how to overcome the feelings that hinder us and seize the opportunities that are placed…
Read MoreFamous people aren’t known for being humble. Once you get notoriety and fortune, it is difficult to remain humble, especially when the world is catering to you. Moses was in charge of a million people, yet he stayed humble the whole time. In fact, he was more humble than anyone else on the face of…
Read MoreMoses was a busy man who had a lot of responsibility. He wasn’t interested in the spotlight and wasn’t threatened by others who God chose to use. He was looking for those who could be released to serve and didn’t have time for jealousy or insecurity. Numbers 11:26-29 Now two men remained in the camp,…
Read MoreDuring the summer months, one of the most precious commodities is the relief brought on by the cool shade. While the sun brings life if the temperature is too high it can drain us. Walking under a covering can take some of the burden off of us. The Israelites knew the benefit of walking under…
Read MoreThere are sometimes where I get so turned around that I have no clue where I am at. Maps don’t help, and I can’t tell which way is which. I usually need someone to point me in the right direction. It has happened trying to follow Christ as well. No matter what I did, I…
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