Jesus said that Satan was a liar and the father of lies. Our minds are filled with these lies. The world and the evil one constantly tell us that we are unloved. The truth is that our Father in heaven has loved us since before the foundation of the world. We may think that weContinue reading “Lies and Truth”
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Opening Doors
Often, we are invited into someone’s home. Other times we may choose to visit someone’s home. When the doors open, you can feel whether or not we are truly welcome. Does the door open to warm greetings and invitations or does it open to an unexplained coldness? The door that opens to unity is oneContinue reading “Opening Doors”
Endurance and Encouragement
Hopelessness
Homelessness is a human tragedy that affects the body, soul, and spirit of people. The homeless person is often caught in a cycle of discouragement and fear. Hopelessness is also a human tragedy that adversely affects the body, soul, and spirit. The hopeless person is also caught in a cycle of discouragement and fear. IContinue reading “Hopelessness”
Living Hope
Let’s Make a Deal
On the game show “Let’s Make a Deal,” contestants were offered prize choices. If they made the correct choice, they received a great reward. However, if they made the wrong choice, the reward was disappointing. God offers a choice to us. We can choose His abundant grace, leading to righteousness. Or we can choose toContinue reading “Let’s Make a Deal”
Let Righteousness Reign
One Mediator
News from sports, labor relations, and nations has made use aware of the function of a mediator. In these cases, two or more sides are brought together by the mediator because conflict has arisen to the extent that the sides cannot resolve the issues directly between themselves. The mediator works on behalf of both sidesContinue reading “One Mediator”
Ransom Paid In Full
No Off Season
The National Football League’s season came to a close last night with the Super Bowl. That doesn’t mean that the league’s teams suddenly become dormant. They are all active planning for the next season, making personnel changes, and seeking in most ways to make their team better. It is the same in all professional sportsContinue reading “No Off Season”
Reluctant Retiree 