As a pastor, you have a variety of emotions on the day after Easter. Since this is my 25th Easter (we’ll celebrate that later this year), I’ve experienced all of them at one time or another – sometimes all… Read more

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If we are “out of our mind,” as some say, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for… Read more

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Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12

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Having compassion is an integral part of being a Christian.  A follower of Jesus that lacks time to be compassionate… Read more

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Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.  Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.  In your relationships with one another, have… Read more

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And now, O LORD, for what do I wait? My hope is in You. Psalm 39:7

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Like the difference between stones on a dirt road and nuggets on a golden one, our Hope is vastly a more… Read more

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One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read… Read more

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“Have I not commanded to you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

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When I was growing up, my… Read more

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“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”  Matthew 7:7-8… Read more

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They set out from Elim, and all the congregation of the people of Israel came to the wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after they had departed from… Read more

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I pray that you will be grateful to God for letting you have a part in what He has promised His people in the kingdom of light.  God rescued us from the dark power of Satan and brought us… Read more