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Most people have experienced being down in the dumps. It’s not easy pulling yourself back up without some help. Your true source that gives you the strength to do so is Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” (Philippians 4:13). God is the true source ofContinue reading “From the Dumps to a Positive Outlook”

Fear is a natural human emotion. Even a small infant has a natural inborn fear of falling. We may not be able to eliminate fear, but we certainly can manage it. Isaiah 4:10 says “Fear not, for I am with you……” and 2 Timothy 1:7 tell us “For God gave us a spirit not ofContinue reading “How to Minimize Fear”

We all have battles we fight daily. We may overeat, be physically ill, suffer from an emotional or spiritual crisis; whatever our battle the spirit within will give you the power to overcome and defeat it. The Spirit’s power acts in supernatural ways that gives us strength to win the battle. We will have aContinue reading “Fighting Our Greatest Battle”

If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior you have the assurance that your sins have been forgiven and that you will be resurrected into his glory. The resurrection of Jesus Christ gives us hope that we too will be joined in eternity with our Lord and Savior. In John 3:16 weContinue reading “The Greatest Miracle”

Seeking God with all our heart and soul is the greatest quest that we can achieve. God’s presence can be felt or sensed when we open our hearts to all the love flowing from him to all of us. He showed his love for us when He sacrificed His Son for us. John 3:16 saysContinue reading “The Greatest Quest”

Life is full of possibilities. We miss opportunities when we fail to step out in faith. “God has perfect timing; never early, never late. It takes patience and faith,” (anonymous). Isaiah tells us, “But they that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles ; they shallContinue reading “Endless Possibilities”

If God created the universe, and He did, “In the beginning was the Word , and the Word was with God. And the Word was God,” (John 1:1). God spoke the world into existence. This creative force is given to us through the power of the Holy Spirit. To activate this power within us weContinue reading “The Creator of the Universe”

One of the simplest things we can do to help others and ourselves feel better is a simple smile. Its simplicity can’t be overstated. It may lead to laughter that we know is the best medicine. Norman Cousins in his book “Anatomy of an Illness” testifies to how laughter heals. The Bible endorses laughter andContinue reading “Keep on Smiling”

Living in today’s world is demanding. At times we feel exhausted and drained of our energy and vitality. The best way to lift our spirits and increase our energy is to rejuvenate our life in God. By declaring in thought and word the Word of God, our energy and vitality quickly returns. “I can doContinue reading “How Our Words Impact Us and Others”

If God is everywhere, and he is, why is it so difficult to remain in His presence? Life is full of distractions, and makes it difficult to keep our focus on Jesus. “You should seek God in the hope that you might feel after him and find him. Yet he is not far from eachContinue reading “Seeking the Presence of God”