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“He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog,and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.” Psalm 40:2 Many things can hold us back from becoming the people we want to be or doing the good that we want to do. We can feel like circumstances areContinue reading “Released”

Many things may frustrate us in life, but many other things bring us joy. Perhaps you have found joy in your family, friends, job, recreation, or volunteering. I trust that you have found some joy in the things you do and the people you know. I Peter 1:8-9 says, “Though you have not seen him,Continue reading “From Faith”

Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:3 “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” Genesis 1:6, 8 “And God said, ‘Let there be an expanse,’ And it was so. And God called the expanse Heaven.” Genesis 1:9 “And God said, ‘Let the waters underContinue reading “When God Speaks”

Jesus often spoke in terms that go against modern thinking. One recurring theme that Jesus spoke of was humbling ourselves before God and serving the interests of others even before our own. Jesus said that it is when we humble ourselves that God can make us better and even exalt us. James added to thisContinue reading “Reverse Order”

We are bombarded by people with big ideas? In a variety of media, they boast of hacks and advice that will change our lives. Most have little background, experience, training or expertise to be making such bold claims. They rely almost completely on their limited personal observations. But their voices are loud and their presentationsContinue reading “Big Talk, but…”