The Beauty of Faithfulness.

Nothing flourishes without faithfulness. Imagine a world where God wasn’t faithful and didn’t keep his word. The sun would shine randomly. Sometimes the ground would be solid, at other times like quicksand. Maybe we would have Spring, if he was in the mood. We would never know what to expect.…

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My Way or No Way? Six Strategies to Eliminate Rebellion in Yourself and Others.

My Way Or No Way? Six Strategies to Eliminate Rebellion in Yourself and Others.

What makes us do the exact opposite of what we know is right? Mr. Co-worker refuses to use the software his new manager recommended. Sweet, little Susie Goodgirl grabs the cookie Mom said she couldn’t have. Then, lies to cover it up. Neighbor continues to mow his lawn at 6…

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Be Steadfast Part 3: Weariness

Galatians 6:9, King James Version “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Most of the time people quote Galatians 6:9, when referring to giving money to the church or doing charitable acts for people, and that is…

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Be Steadfast Part 2: Distraction

We often think sin is obviously evil—like the seductress whose goal is to lure men into an affair or the unethical boss who offers you the promotion if you’ll keep quiet about his questionable accounting practices. But more often, sin is subtle. It comes in the form of distraction. The…

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What Are You Thinking?

I was driving home from church one Sunday. It was a beautiful day, not much traffic. I enjoyed the scenery whiz by–dogwoods blooming, fluffy white clouds floating in a soft blue sky—and let my mind drift. Then my daughter in the backseat asks me, “Mommy, what are you thinking about?”…

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Why Delay?

We don’t hesitate when it’s time to do something for ourselves. When we’re hungry, we eat—sometimes at a nice restaurant. (There’s nothing like a good steak.) If we need clothes, we buy them. (Ever notice how there’s nothing in your closet to wear?) When we’re bored, we find something fun…

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Embrace Your New Home–It’s Better!

Are we there yet? That’s what my kids, ages 9 and 6, wanted to know during the entire 9-hour drive to our new home. Finally, the glorious moment came…we got off the highway, drove into the charming city, and pulled into the blessed driveway. I could finally say, “YES, WE…

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Will You Do the Impossible?

Did you know that there is no such thing as a good Christian? In spite of how “together” our lives may seem from outward appearances, we are all just Christians living by faith in Jesus Christ–no one person is better than another. In Luke 18:18-19 Jesus was asked, “Good Teacher,…

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Tame Your Tongue

Did you hear what happened to Veronica?” “That child is out of control. If I were his mom he would get a good spanking!” “Kelly, if you were neat and tidy, like Susan, then I wouldn’t have to work so hard.” Words. They have the power to change, the power…

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