As we move into the new year, many of us establish new year’s resolutions. We want to be better people. Perhaps even more spiritual or religious. But what about wanting new life? But is being
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Christ in a Manger – Christ in Us
Despite the shift in our western culture, it’s still difficult to go out without seeing nativity scenes scattered among the Christmas decorations—albeit fewer and fewer over the years. Still, the image of the baby in
Read moreAn Attitude of Gratitude
There’s a saying traveling the internet these days that goes something like this: “What if you woke up today with only the things you thanked God for yesterday?” (Was that as convicting for you as
Read moreleadership to Make a Difference
Do you ever get discouraged at how problematic the world has become? Perhaps your heart sinks at the avalanche of troubles burying you, your family, or your friends. And you may be thinking that even
Read morePrisoner of Hope
Why do some people seem to be a “prisoner of hope,” while others are mired in hopelessness? The subject came up during a recent lunch with a friend. She asked me how to become a
Read moreThe Inconvenience of Friendship
I’ve been thinking about friends and friendship recently. I love being a friend. I love doing for my friends. But I find it difficult to accept it when friends do for me. There, I’ve said
Read moreDo You Have Dual Citizenship?
Are you an alien or a citizen? If you’re a citizen, do you have dual citizenship? Before you answer, please know I’m not talking about earthly citizenship. I’m talking about Philippians 3:20, which tells us,
Read moreFather, Daddy, or Both?
Is there a difference between a father and a daddy? Almost any man can be a father. It’s a biological process requiring the fertilization of an ovum. But a dad? That can be another matter.
Read moreI Could Never…
Have you ever watched someone live with a terrible situation, and then said, “I could never do that”? I remember the words as if I had spoken them yesterday. My friend, Betty, was caring for
Read moreThe Practice of Peace
If Christians should not be anxious for anything, why do so many of us spend our nights lying in bed staring at the ceiling, body exhausted but mind racing? One of the names God reveals
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