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If Life is tough, Expect the stones against you to change!

The story begins with a trap set by the teachers of the Law and the Pharisees. The trap involved a woman caught in the act of adultery. Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people

Jesus is working through Your God sized Changes to create Your New!

We’ve just stepped over the threshold of a new year. Just last night the second hand clicked past midnight and 2016 became 2017. It is time for a fresh start, a new day, a clean slate…Who are we kidding? The

When life gives You lemons, Turn to Jesus For Joy!

Jesus said to his disciples: – As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and

Do YOU Only Turn To Jesus, When YOU Need Him?

My grandson Austin started kindergarten this year, and he enjoyed his first week. Over the weekend, his older brother asked his Mom, Jamie, if she would come and have lunch with him. Austin answered, “Of course we will.” Jamie then

Jesus Met With God, Have you Met Him Yet?

Exodus 24:12; 25:1-9 Now we know why God met with Moses. But what did He reveal? Verse 12 tells us: He revealed His written word. The first thing God gave to this man who met with Him was His truth

Want a better life?Can Jesus have control?

Does it often seem like your life is spinning out of control? Has it ever felt like you couldn’t finish going through one thing before you had to end up going through something else? Has it ever felt as though

A Note To You From Jesus! Be Faithful!

 Dear Friend, I want you to feel the urgency in Paul’s words to Timothy. They come from the last of Paul’s writings to his son in the faith. These words plead for Timothy to join Paul in his life of

Perhaps What Looks Like problems is Jesus at Work In Your Life!

Jesus, the son of God is an effective leader. He knew early on  that in order to make it in life you have to be effective at whatever God calls you to do. God chose Jesus to be a leader

Could What is happening Be leading You To ~Rest?

The Bible’s first chapter provides us the beautiful story of the Eternal God’s gracious work of creating beauty, complexity, diversity, and order out of chaos. However, the completion of God’s creative work doesn’t end in our Bible’s first chapter. We

What if what You Want From Jesus Requires This Response…..

“He was so close to beating his addiction, but couldn’t quite get free. And now, well now, I’m afraid he’s lost to it… completely caught up in its powerful hold.” “She was so close to having beaten cancer. Then, cruelly

Have You Ever Wanted To See Jesus?

“Sir, …we would like to see Jesus”(John 12:21). Does that request sound familiar? Haven’t you felt in the same way? Somewhere in your deepest yearnings, don’t you long to see Jesus, witness one of his miracles, and know in your

Jesus Could Be Allowing Your Pain to Redeem You!

I’ve just got to have some steak!” I surprised myself when I said this out loud while sweeping my back porch. But my stomach was growling and I couldn’t think of anything else but a charcoal grilled steak to fix

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