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In our youth when our bones were growing faster than our bodies we experienced growing pains. As we got older we experienced an achiness in our joints, a growing older pain in our bones. We suffered as a result, but none of this compares to the suffering Jesus Christ endured for us on the cross.Continue reading “Growing Pains”

For those of us who are believers we are truly blessed. For my Non-Christian friends I hope to share with you the message that Jesus Christ gave to anyone and everyone who is willing to listen, and act on His words. His message resonates world-wide because it is true, and many lives were sacrificed toContinue reading “More Powerful Than a Double Edge Sword”

Trust in God. God loves us so much that He gave us His Son Jesus Christ to give us the opportunity to trust Him completely. Proverbs 3:1 tells us; “Trust in the Lord with all thy heart, and lean not in your own understanding.” It’s important to surrender completely to Jesus Christ. God needs usContinue reading “Trust is the Great Equalizer”

Freedom is one of our most cherished values. No one chooses to be in captivity, tortured, or mistreated. Christ willingly suffered, was tortured, abused, degraded, mistreated, and crucified to save us from sin. His death on the cross allows those who believe in Him the forgiveness of sins. This is the ultimate spiritual freedom. However,Continue reading “The Cost of Freedom”

Since childhood we’ve been taught to say amen after saying our prayers. Amen is a natural response at church gathering, revivals, special events, and family gatherings for celebrations, and holidays. However, the significance behind the use of the word amen is what I will share with you today. The meaning of the word amen “MayContinue reading “Amen”

The Bible tells us that God is everywhere (omnipresence). Since God is everywhere, is it possible to be in His presence on earth? In his book “The Practice of the Presence of God,” Brother Lawrence a lay brother in the Carmelite Monastery in Paris (1614-1691) realized that the time spent in communion with the LordContinue reading “Living in the Presence of God”

Have you ever felt more dead than alive? I hope not. Although there were times when I was overcome with incredible problems that seemed to hit me all at once. During these struggles it was difficult to feel alive at all. Sayings like: “I feel buried and overwhelmed,” “This problem is burying me.” I thinkContinue reading “Are We More Dead than Alive?”

We are all God’s creations. God loves us so much that He gave us free will. We are free to choose the life we want to live. Many times I’ve chosen to do the opposite of God’s will, and I’ve suffered dearly for going astray. I’m older now and hopefully I’ve gained some wisdom thatContinue reading “We are Transformed”

The greatest gift God has given us is sending His Son Jesus Christ too the world to show us how to live our lives in a way that brings glory and praise to the Father. We are all sinners and fall short of living our lives according to the commands of the Lord. It wasContinue reading “Jesus’ Precious Blood”

When we are grateful it uplifts our spirit because the focus is on what we have, not what we lack. Focusing on the things that we have makes us appreciative and thankful. Jesus gave thanks to the Father before performing many of His miracles. He thanked the Father when he raised Lazarus, “Father, I thankContinue reading “Gratitude and Forgiveness”