What if this happens? What if they do that? What if I fail? What if? What if? What if? God is helping me overcome the "what if's." I have a tendency to wonder about the future and picture what I would do "if." But this is not pleasing to God. He wants me to focus …
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Strength for Every Battle
Are you experiencing a struggle in your life? Facing a decision? Feeling anxious? We all reach those points in life . . . sometimes daily. The problems may be diverse . . . but the answer is always the same. I think this graphic expresses it well. The key is to remember that we don't …
No Wave Too Big
God is more powerful than anything in the world. He is so much greater than any adversity we may face. Any waves that threaten to crush us. But so often, even though we know in our minds that is true, we choose to doubt. We worry. We fear. We get anxious. We insist on taking …
Sleep Well
Too often we miss the joys . . . and the opportunities . . . of today because we are worried about tomorrow. How that must sadden God's heart. He has already taken care of tomorrow. My grandson once wrote about embracing the journey. We need to embrace the journey of each day, accomplishing all …
Only Through Christ
The biblical story of Joseph is one of my favorites. You are probably familiar with his story. His jealous brothers sold him into slavery and told their father he was dead. But Joseph kept his eyes on God, no matter what his circumstances. Serving Potiphar as a slave, Joseph accomplished so much that he rose …
I Wish I Hadn’t Said That!
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable,But he who restrains his lips is wise. (Proverbs 10:19 NASB) If you are like me, there have been countless times in your life you have said something you regretted. Perhaps your words hurt or discouraged someone. Perhaps they weren't altogether honest. Maybe they stirred up anger. So often we …
God’s Tenacious Love
Our pastor's message this morning was about God's tenacious love. He reminded us that God's love is always present . . . but not always received. Such a simple statement, yet it resounded in my heart. God's love is always with us. But we don't always open our hearts and minds to it. I believe …
Tips for Keeping Seniors Active in Your Church Community
by Guest blogger: Cherie McLaughlin of Couched Based Biz Seniors have much to offer the church and its members, particularly the youth. Today, Find we will examine some ways to keep older adults engaged so that they continue to feel that they are valued members. Make Services Available Online As people age, they often experience a decline …
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How the Church and You Can Help Older Adults Thrive in Everyday Life
by Guest blogger: Cherie McLaughlin of Couched Based Biz It’s no secret that churches play a vital role in the senior caregiving village. If they’re to continue to do so, they must consistently seek to broaden and deepen their knowledge of what older adults in our communities need. If you feel called as a church …
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Prayer Points for Israel
For many, many years Michael and Gina Utterback have been my dear friends. Many of you reading this may know them. They have a mighty heart for Israel and have served God in countless ways through the years by ministering to His chosen people, His chosen land. Please take time to visit their ministry website: …
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