Ever have those days when you just can’t seem to shake off the blues no matter what you do? I heard an older deacon call this faith fatigue. He described it as hauling pales of water back and forth from the well to a garden repeatedly, day after day, only to find the earth is …
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Ambition Addiction
Addiction can manifest itself in many ways. It begins with an attraction to something that eventually creates an attachment. After awhile, this attachment can consume our hearts, minds, and senses. Thus, we become addicts. We crave it - desire it - covet it. Some mistakingly restrict addiction to a substance like drugs and alcohol. In …
Problem Solving
In the ninth chapter of the Luke we read about Jesus feeding the multitudes. Powerful truth and encouragement are revealed through a very short section of Scripture, beginning in verse 10 and ending in verse 17. For me, it demonstrates how God allows problems for our growth and benefit in the following ways: The Problem: …
“Rock and Roll”
I appreciate all styles of music, and as we know, musical styles are largely influenced by one another. For example, the expression "rock and roll" was initially used to describe the rocking and rolling motion felt when sailing on a ship. However, the description was later adapted to describe the style of music that blended …
C.I.A. Operatives
Christians have a mission, purpose and directive handed down by God. Yet, if we aren't careful, discouragements, doubts, and/or distractions can cause us to detract from our divine duties. Thankfully, God provides the means to keep His C.I.A. operatives operational: Christ: Without Christ, we are lost. However, since we have Him, we have everything we …
Reactions Of The Reliable
There are times when opportunities might come disguised as challenges - which can make seizing them appear difficult. However, when we choose to rely on the faithfulness of God, rather than our feelings, we get to experience the faith-building blessings of God's provision and protection. So, we need not get too discouraged when our first …
Ditching Doubt
Benjamin Franklin once stated, "When in doubt - don't". Although wise and witty, this simple proverb is nearly impossible to apply on a consistent basis, for we all struggle with the occasional bout with doubt. It may be with a decision we made, a situation we're in, or even in areas of faith. However, we …
Break Out and Sprout
As we know, the one who sows sparingly also reaps sparingly. Therefore, since the opposite is also true, Christians possess a powerful motivation for generosity (2 Corinthians 9:6). Yet, there remain those times we may be tempted to restrict sharing the gifts entrusted to us due to our self-imposed fear of limited reserves. Thankfully, selfish …
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