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Willing 2-B-Crucibled

Ever notice that the most challenging madness happens right on the border of the Promised Land? While the following passage is a comforting word, it is also a crucible reminder: we are being conformed to Jesus, the betrayed, bullied and

Have YOU been asking God “Why”?

A three-year-old’s favorite word is why. “Johnny, hold my hand while we cross the street.” “Why?” “Because I don’t want you to run out in front of a car.” “Why?” “Because if a car hits you, you’ll be hurt or killed.”

This world is Brutal!Trust God for help!

Life is a dangerous endeavor. We pass our days in the shadows of ominous realities. Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul (Matthew 10:28). Yet again, yet so soon, we struggle to make sense

What Are YOU Doing Here?

Once there was a minister who was lonely, depressed and feeling defeated in his life and ministry. One night in his despair, he found himself in a bar on the seedy side of town. With his head bowed low in shame,

Could The Perfect Prayer Time be 3 A.M.?

Today’s churches offer different prayer opportunities throughout the week. Some do Wednesday nights while others meet on Sunday evenings. A few even gather on Monday mornings for prayer. But there aren’t very many that offer prayer meetings at 3am. Yet

Do You need a lifeline?

My mom suffered an exceptionally awful day when we moved her from independent to assisted living. Like many people with dementia experiencing a change, she defiantly cussed, yelled, and got physically aggressive. Her pupils grew constricted, and the sparkle that

In the Morning…

Since we’ve been talking about joy over the last few weeks I wanted to share with you one of the ways that I have learned to maintain the Joy of the Lord in my life. For several years now I

Let God help YOU deal with fear!

You and I live in a world filled with fear. The global pandemic named COVID-19 has heightened the fear level in many. Stock market fluctuations strike fear in many hearts about their future well-being. Media reports feed on fear keeping

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