Confession Is Good for the Soul.

Confession Is Good for the Soul. (Couple in Conflict)

A series of upsetting events or encounters with annoying people can make anyone frustrated. We grin and bear it as long as we can until finally, it all comes out–of our mouth. Sometimes the words unleashed even surprise us. What happened? “I just needed to vent,” we say. Really? Our…

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Seek Peace, Speak Peace–Ten Strategies for Keeping Your Calm.

How do you handle a heated argument or unexpected tragic news? What you do or say next could change your life and affect countless others. Because every life matters, take some time to evaluate your next steps carefully and consider these ten strategies for keeping your calm… “Keep your tongue…

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It’s Not Too Late…Repent!

There’s a little bit of Scrooge in all of us. You remember the character Ebenezer Scrooge–the greedy, miser who couldn’t care less about helping the poor or his fellow-man. Everyone knew he was a cruel businessman, except him. He thought he was perfectly okay. Scrooge had no idea he was…

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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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Be an Extreme Peace Keeper.

You can’t experience peace and anger at the same time. The two are polar opposites. The presence of one, eliminates the other. So how can you keep the peace during troubled times? 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Living Bible (TLB) “You may as well know this too, Timothy, that in the last…

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Strengthen Your Resolve–Discover 3 Strategies to Overcome Temptation.

It’s a new year. You have new hopes and new dreams. But more than likely, you have the same old resolutions. If we’re so resolved to change for the better, then why don’t we? The answer isn’t obvious. It’s hidden in our prayer life. Nothing changes without prayer, first. “But…

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Your Word Is Currency.

Shopping can be so much fun–especially when you have plenty of money. Imagine browsing in your favorite boutique; inspecting all of the beautiful and useful things the store has to offer. You’ve made your selections and now it’s time to check out. The clerk rings up all of your items…

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