Are 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…
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,…
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