One of the toughest things to do as a Christian is to pick up your cross and follow Jesus. Deciding to pick up your cross means that you identify with Jesus and open yourself up to all the rejection and shame that he received. The cross was the most shameful punishment of his time but…
Read MoreThere are so many things in life where we are powerless. This can leave up feeling helpless. As a Christian, we have an avenue we can take to overcome those feelings, prayer. Finding power in prayer is one of the essential habits a believer must develop. This was the source of Christ’s strength while on…
Read MoreAre you a fan of summer fruit? I’m talking about watermelon, plums, peaches, and cherries. I look forward to eating these every year. Good fruit is the product of good soil. When you have ground that is rich in nutrients you are capable of growing almost anything. That kind of soil takes work though. You…
Read MoreHave you moved lately? We did a year ago and went from a large house to one less than half the size. Just cleaning out the house can overwhelm you. When friends show up to help it gives you rest from your burdens. Jesus does the same when life’s worries overwhelm you. He can give…
Read MoreWatch 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…
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