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Humans are not perfect.  Since Christians are human, they are not perfect either.  Christians are just as flawed as the rest of the world.  Unfortunately Christians live in a sort of goldfish bowl as others watch them, scrutinize them with … Continue reading →

Jesus tells us in John 10:10 that he came so we might have life and have it more abundantly. What is this more abundant life Jesus spoke of?  Is it having robust health?  Is it materialism and wealth?  Is it … Continue reading →

God created us as relational beings.  Humans long to connect with others.  We want people to understand us, empathize with us, share our joy, feel our pain, and so on.  In order for this to happen we slowly open ourselves … Continue reading →

There are different kinds of prayer.  There are prayers of adoration, praise, thanksgiving, gratitude, supplication, repentance, intercession, petition, meditative, and others.  The prayer I would like to focus on today is the corporate prayer.  Corporate prayer takes place when Christians … Continue reading →

On July 4 we will celebrate the birthday of the United States.  It commemorates our Declaration of Independence from England and the birth of democracy in our great land.  Considered a major holiday, it represents the land of the free … Continue reading →

Many times we go to people asking advice but we really do not want their input.  What we really desire is their stamp of approval on what we want to do.  Unfortunately, we can approach our spiritual life the same … Continue reading →

It is said that “any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.”  So Happy Dad’s Day to dads everywhere!  You are special! What Makes a Dad God took the strength of a mountain, … Continue reading →

Recently an acquaintance with a severe back problem was lamenting that God had not healed her.  Why?  She wondered.  Then she named off those in the bible God had healed and a few others she knew first hand.  After all, … Continue reading →

Pulitzer Prize winner Doris Kearns Goodwin’s book Team of Rivals paints a portrait of the American Civil War and the men who led our nation at the time.  This well documented manuscript uses personal letters, full of insights and perceptions … Continue reading →

Monday is Memorial Day which honors our American soldiers who lost their lives in service to their country. So in honor of Memorial Day, here’s a poem. Let it be a tribute to all the soldiers who know that the … Continue reading →