War is ugly, devastating, stressful, families blown apart, and it has been happening since the beginning of time. While I lost friends in the Vietnam War, all of my family members made it back home from the trenches. I am the lucky one who got them back and got to hear their stories when I
Truth is hard to swallow when we like wallowing in our sin. We live in a world and culture that really enjoys doing as we please, ignoring danger, and changing minds based on wants and whims while ignoring real needs for the greater good, even within families. This is not Christ like behavior. What truths
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There is no greater peace that washes over our soul than to know that God stands with us, especially in our hours of greatest need. It feels like the ebb and flow of ocean currents. Just when we think we will crash into the rocks, God intervenes with “Be still and know that I am
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A flock of geese landed in the pasture the other day and as I look at the photo I’m reminded of how well they take care of each other. Humanity could learn a thing or two from them. Like all of God’s creation, they are formed with love, compassion, and a tenacity to survive. When
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“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” John 3:8. The Greek word for Spirit and Wind are the same. The Hebrew word for Spirit is Breath or Wind (in the
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Two words in this modern day world conflict with God’s Holy Word with deeper meaning, Trust Me”. These two simple words are carelessly and flippantly scattered about meaning very little to most. They have become a cliche without effort. However, when God says, “Trust Me”, you can count on Holy to sustain, care, not abandon,
What does Kindness mean to you? It is so much more than just being polite, smiling, or agreement. Kindness is much deeper in meaning, biblically. It is giving mercy, sometimes undeserved. It is enacting a deep love of Jesus shown with compassion, especially in difficult situations. It is a strong commitment to the Word of
The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I (Jesus) have said to you. John 14:26 You have the ultimate advocate living inside of you to teach, warn, guide, remind, and protect. It is up to each of us
Dying to self is dying to whatever sin draws your attention. It is not isolating. It is self-control. It is not cultish. It is revealing the true you, you are meant to become. There will be triggers along the road of life that try to pull you away from Holy Spirit into the sins you
Faith is actively seeking guidance from Holy Spirit, first, before decisions, choices, amid hardships, grief, and pain, even in thankful joy. It is relational. Inner Faith seeks Wisdom, Truth, and Jesus. For we live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what
