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Stuffed Animals and Jesus

When my children were young, they each had a stuffed animal that went wherever they would go. They found a degree of security and comfort having the stuffed animal with them. We put stuffed animals away as we grow older, but we try to find other comforts and security. We look for comfort in alcoholContinue reading “Stuffed Animals and Jesus”

Faithful Relationships

It is funny how relationships change over the years. Strong relationships at one point in time may weaken or neglected as we age, move, and change jobs. Even relationships within families can change due to different roles as we mature. I Corinthians 1:9 says, “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowshipContinue reading “Faithful Relationships”

Victorious

One of the great things about sports is the excitement of rooting for your favorite team. As the match begins, we have no idea how it will turn out, but we are hopeful that our team will prevail. Even the underdogs sometimes prevail. As they say, “That is why they play the game.” Romans 8:31-32,Continue reading “Victorious”

His Name

Isaiah 9:6 says, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” This prophecy foretells the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. As Wonderful Counselor, He possesses wisdomContinue reading “His Name”

Enemies, Really?

I maybe naive, but I walk through life without thinking that I don’t have any enemies. I tend to think that broken relationships do not equal enemies. But has would an enemy behave in my life? Does someone who doesn’t agree with me constitute an enemy? How about someone who has broken off a relationshipContinue reading “Enemies, Really?”