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He Knows the Distress of My Soul

No Limits

When my wife was little, she and her siblings thought that they could dig a hole in their backyard and reach China. However, there were limits to their abilities and strength in order to accomplish this task and they never made it. While our culture tells us that we can accomplish anything that we setContinue reading “No Limits”

Deep Things of God

Broken Promises

Today, families often look much different than in the past. Many traditional values have gone by the wayside. Families are often beset by struggle and tensions. Often one or more members of the family have left the home and have little to no contact with other family members. I Timothy 5:8 says, “But if anyoneContinue reading “Broken Promises”

Family

Making Each Other Better

I am a somewhat extreme introvert. I expend a lot of energy when I am with people, so much so, that afterwards I am usually exhausted. But if I keep myself away from people I lose out. Then I don’t have the opportunity to learn from their experiences and knowledge and spiritual guidance. Proverbs 27:17Continue reading “Making Each Other Better”

Iron Sharpens Iron

Unchangeable

Think about this for a moment. What is unchangeable? Music lyrics frequently say someone’s love is unchangeable, but people go in and out of relationships at will. The winds of politics change with current events. New scientific discoveries often cause an about face on what we previously thought was true. Job 23:13 says, “But heContinue reading “Unchangeable”

He Does Whatever He Desires

Changed Lives

Have you ever sat under instruction that changed your life? Perhaps it was some form of financial class that helped you better secure your future along with providing for your family now. Maybe it was some stress management seminar that helped you deal with the anxieties you face. Good instruction can improve our lives ifContinue reading “Changed Lives”