What Pleases God? Faith, Hope and Love.

What Pleases God? Faith, Hope and Love (Image: woman in a field of flowers)

Jesus laid down his life for us—with faith, hope and love. How can we show our appreciation for Jesus? Imitate His example–love one another unselfishly.  “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down…

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God’s Forgiveness Plan

Racial hatred, strife, fear and murder are only symptoms of our world’s greatest problem—people have broken hearts and they all want justice. The problem is:  if we all want justice, then we all have to die. Why? We are all sinners and have come far short of God’s standard. What…

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You Have a Settlement Coming…from the Lord!

God is in the debt-cancelling business. He often pursues people so they can get their accounts settled. The funny thing is, people perceive God as a harsh debt-collector—so they avoid him! Nothing could be further from the truth. God is gracious and full of mercy. Jesus explained it this way……

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Do You Know How to Receive? Learn what hinders God’s blessings.

Wouldn’t it be reassuring to know you can receive exactly what you prayed for? You can.  But, it won’t be based on who you are or what you have earned. No, instead it will be because of God’s goodness and his love for you. It is His good pleasure to…

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Daddy Loves You

I remember when I was a teenager the thought of Valentine’s Day struck anticipation and terror into my heart. Every year on that day many girls would be receiving roses, candy and stuffed animals–right in the middle of class at school! On this unique day, interruptions for these special deliveries…

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You’re One of a Kind.

All is quiet. I’m watching the snow fall–at least six inches in a matter of a few hours; that’s a 12-year record in North Carolina. I gaze at my winter frosted backyard, awestruck. Did you know that “no two snowflakes are exactly alike — though there is no scientific reason…

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God Loves You Just the Way You Are.

People who go antiquing love it because they enjoy the process. They roam about countless yard sales, second hand shops and even the “junk yard.” They know that amidst the rubble are hidden gems most people overlook. They’re confident that with a little hard work and tender love and care,…

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Does God Hear Me?

You call your best friend’s cell phone and start pouring your heart out. You pause, wait for her response. After several seconds of silence, you realize the connection was dropped. Did she hear anything you said? Frustrating. You did all that talking and no one was listening. Sometimes praying to…

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Are You an Unconditional Lover?

It’s amazing how life opens up once you decide to love unconditionally. We may think we are pretty loving people. But how do we measure up against the golden standard? 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, GOD’S WORD Translation “Love is patient. Love is kind. Love isn’t jealous. It doesn’t sing its own…

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