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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

~Can Christ Count On YOU To Share His Love?

The recent request came as a comment and a pleasant surprise from an avid blog reader, the short note is reprinted below with permission: A while ago, I believe, a story was published, it was about a man named Mark

Maybe It Isn’t Meant For You To Have “All That Stuff”!

A devout life does bring wealth, but it’s the rich simplicity of being yourself before God. Since we entered the world penniless and will leave it penniless, if we have bread on the table and shoes on our feet, that’s

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

If The Devil is giving You A Hard Time, Do This!

Early in our Christian walks, we learn that Satan “prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). We’ve found joy in our relationship with Christ, but the Enemy wants to steal that away. He

Being A Christ Follower Doesn’t Exempt You From Problems!

Jesus says in John 15:5, “I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.” What does it mean

Come! Let’s experience what the Lord has told us about!

As soon as the heavenly messengers disappeared into heaven, the shepherds were buzzing with conversation.Shepherds: “Let’s rush down to Bethlehem right now! Let’s see what’s happening! Let’s experience what the Lord has told us about!” (Luke 2:15 The Voice) Feel

If you’re on Your Back, Keep Looking up!

A wise man shared with me, “Sometimes God puts you on your back so you can look up.” At times, life can show up with challenges.  The key is how to receive it – do we allow it, accept it

Your Role is Important As You Follow Jesus!

The account of Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, and trials is painful to read (John 18:1-40). Even as we read it, many of us know what happens next: Jesus’ appearances before Pilate, his scourging, his lonely trek to Golgotha, and ultimately his

When Times Are Hard…Remember Your Worth!

Paul used marriage imagery when he wrote to the Corinthians about the importance of knowing their value to Jesus as his bride: I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so

Jesus’ Transfiguration: How the mountain-top experiences helps YOU in the valley!

One of the great stories in Matthew, Mark and Luke is the Transfiguration of Jesus. The Gospels tell it in slightly different ways (Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36), but the bones of it are the same. Jesus is on

Today is Resurrection Sunday – Jesus Could Be Heading Your Way!

The apostle Paul prayed the following prayer for new believers in Asia Minor: Let them see the full extent of Your power that is at work in those of us who believe, and may it be done according to Your

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