Do you tend to believe that what you do defines who you are? When you fail to accomplish a goal, do you tend to feel that you are a failure? When you do something bad, does it make you feel that you are a bad person? Many people today have…
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I stood in the door frame of the kitchen and faced my parents, who were drinking coffee and sitting in the two overstuffed armchairs in front of the bay window. A fire burned in the big stone fireplace. Through the window I could see the valley, its trees stripped bare,…
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Jesus, His disciples, His mother, and the entire village of Cana had come to celebrate a wedding. It would last for many days and there will be plenty to eat and drink – or so they thought. We can only imagine what Jesus and His disciples were doing at this…
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“I have heard all about you, LORD. I am filled with awe by your amazing works. In this time of our deep need, help us again as you did in years gone by. And in your anger, remember your mercy.” —Habakkuk 3:2 I came to Christ in 1970 during the…
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A pastor friend told me that his daughter adopted an African child who has been through hell. The child had suffered abuse and abandonment and needed professional counseling, but they couldn't find a faith-based counseling organization to help her overcome her depression, fear, and, trauma. They finally turned to a…
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There is a wealth of wisdom available to everyone in the book of Proverbs. Steven Scott, a highly successful entrepreneur, relates his experiences this week on LIFE Today. "I lost nine jobs in my first six years after college," he says. Though he worked hard and did what he thought…
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As a teenager I had the best dog, a golden retriever named Tyler. He was sweet, present, playful, and always up for a car ride. Sadly, Tyler died a few years ago, so we had him cremated and buried him in my parents' backyard. A few months after Tyler passed…
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Your hope and your future depend on your intentional effort. I'm not talking about struggling to keep up appearances, or working to put your game face on. I'm talking about making a demand on your heart and mind to see yourself in a better future. I don't know exactly how,…
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As God puts his hand on us, it is evidenced in our lives. When the Word of God is not only preached with boldness but also lived with confidence, there is an atmosphere for change. There is a shift. We don't just hear truth... we live truth. As the Holy…
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Long ago, God said to his chosen people, "You shall be to Me a kingdom of priests" (Exodus 19:6) After Christ claimed his place as eternal high priest, the apostle Peter said that believers constituted "a royal priesthood" (1 Peter 2:9). This transfer of honor and duty includes several responsibilities,…
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