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Stick To Your Post
On May 8, 1945 celebrations erupted around the world to mark the end of World War II in Europe. Last week marked the 79th commemoration of Victory in Europe Day. Obviously, there was much for which to be thankful. The surrender of Germany was monumental and had been achieved along with great loss and difficulty. …
Wasted
I’m a big fan of gift cards. I like to get them—let me get what I want. I like to give them—let people get what they want. Not to mention it is a fairly easy and stress-free way to take care of business. Boom! I’m finished shopping. However…I heard a disturbing fact this weekend. Billions …
Amazing Facts About Jesus
“He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit…” (1 Timothy 3:16a) Among the many incredible facts revealed in Scripture about Jesus would be the incarnation and the resurrection. Having a proper understanding of who Jesus is and what He has done will have a direct impact on how we live. The Incarnation—Christ was …
God Provides (and Expects)
The fact that God provides for His creation is a recurring theme in Scripture. We know this…we repeat this…we rest secure in this. Hallelujah, God provides! However, it seems that we fail to emphasize properly the fact that God has expectations of us and the way we live once we have received and enjoy His …
Don’t Give Up!
This past February marked the two-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In spite of being outnumbered & out-gunned, the Ukrainian forces continue to fight the invaders to a current stalemate. Prior to the invasion two years ago, the Russian officers were told to pack their dress uniforms & medals in anticipation of their …
Something is Missing
On July 4, 1939, Lou Gehrig uttered some words that would go on to be some of the most iconic in history. After being diagnosed with a debilitating disease, standing only about two years from his death, the man who had played more consecutive baseball games than anyone else ever had gave this brief speech: …
The New Birth
As we continue to settle in to a new year, it seems appropriate to consider once again the concept of the new birth. The following is a portion of a conversation Jesus had with a teacher of the Jews. Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This …
Something New
There is something special about standing at the edge of something new. Anticipation…Hope…Wonder… As we enter the first week of a brand new year, we stand at the edge of something new. A year full of opportunities and possibilities. What will we do? Where will we go? What will we learn? What will the Divine …
Who/What is Shaping Us?
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2) This time of year emphasizes just how special it is to be with family. Gathering around a table …
Give Thanks
With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us once again, it is good to be reminded to count our blessings—even in the midst of difficult circumstances. The Apostle Paul—who had encountered and endured every form of suffering imaginable (2 Cor. 11:22-29; 12:7-10)—instructed us to be thankful at all times. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in …