So many families today are stretched too thin. Their schedules are crowded with activities and responsibilities that have them going from dawn until dusk. Fatigue is the norm, and there is this foreboding feeling that it is all going to come crashing down. Some families are looking for ways to get off of that rollercoaster….
Read MoreThis last Sunday my oldest son played drums on the worship team. The entire worship team was made up of teenagers from the youth group. From the outset, they were in perfect harmony. They not only sounded good but their hearts and passion came through. The church was energized by it, and God was glorified…
Read MoreWhere I live in California, I am surrounded by vineyards. Every fall the harvest takes place, and you will see the fields alive with activity. All of the hard work of the last year is coming to fruition as the grapes are removed from the vines. It always reminds me of today’s verse. Fruit only…
Read MoreOften, when you hear of someone dying, you will hear others say “Rest in Peace.” It is a way to express our remorse for losing someone. Usually, it is meant for someone who has gone through a long struggle and now they are free from that struggle, and they can finally rest in peace. Did…
Read MoreIt seems everyone is an expert today. You can’t watch TV or listen to a podcast without listening to someone espouse their expertise on the pet topic. It makes you ask the question: “What are you known for?” As a Christian, we should be known for our love. When the world looks at the church,…
Read MoreHow do you know if someone truly loves you? It isn’t by the words that they say or the gifts that they buy; it’s by how they show it. Are they willing to lay down their lives for you? That doesn’t mean they are eager to take a bullet for you. Christ laid down his…
Read MoreHave you ever heard the phrase “Now this is living?” Many people use it to describe the good life. Most of the time it has a picture of someone laying on a beautiful beach holding a cocktail with an umbrella in it. Many people think that if they were in constant Vacation mode that would…
Read MoreMy wife and I love home improvement projects. Ever since we bought our first house, we enjoy making it our own by remodeling. Taking something that is outdated and making it fresh gives you not only a sense of accomplishment but also a sense of ownership. Not every project has been a success. Some have…
Read MoreIsrael experienced some difficult times. They were a small nation at the crossroads of the known world. Many larger nations conquered them in their quest to take over the world. Several times Israel had to rebuild afterward. God encouraged them by turning those tears to shouts of Joy. Psalms 126:6 Those who sow in tears…
Read MoreFreedom is a big deal. Countries will go to war to preserve their independence, and millions of people have died to ensure that generations after them would live free from the tyranny of oppressive governments. Jesus promises freedom to those who are really his disciples. He tells them that the truth will set you free….
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