The word refreshment can bring to mind a cold lemonade after a strenuous bike ride or sweet tea on a breezy porch. It could be a mug of hot chocolate in a mountain lodge after a day of skiing or snowboarding.
Read MoreWhen a vase or China cup gets broken in our house, it usually ends up in the trash bin. It's worthless, or is it?
Read MoreThere's an amazing statement in the Bible in Psalm 25. Verse 14 says, "The Lord confides in those who fear Him. He makes His covenant known to them."
Read MoreA woman named Sue admitted she had a lot of anxiety about the future. She said, “Honestly, the world seems to have gone mad. How can I not be filled with fear and worry?”
Read MoreDo you see God as your provider? The very first time that name for God is used is in Genesis 22 when God provided miraculously for His friend Abraham.
Read MoreOne of the best-known stories in the Bible is that of David and Goliath. David was the youngest of eight sons and had been sent by their father to deliver supplies to his brothers who were fighting in a battle.
Read MoreGod told Noah to build a huge boat. You know the story.
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Read MoreAs my kids have graduated from various stages of their education, I have always wished them success.
Read MoreHere are some things I want to remind you of today – things that God says about you.
Read MoreOutstanding achievement can certainly get a person noticed. But that kind of fame and popularity can also quickly disappear.
Read MoreIn New Testament times, people wore sandals and walked on dusty roads. Their feet quickly became dirty.
Read MoreThis world is a harsh place. Life is harsh.
Read MoreNot long ago, a church in a small town in Oregon sponsored a refugee family. The family – two parents and four children – came from a hot, dry part of the world so rainy, cool Oregon was a huge change for them.
Read MoreHow does Jesus view our suffering and our grief? There is an amazing story in Luke 7.
Read MoreKids and dogs can tell if you care about them. Have you noticed?
Read MoreIt’s common for us humans to get so caught up in the details of something that we miss the big picture. It also can be a common issue in the church.
Read MoreThe greatest lie the enemy of our souls will tell us is that God is not good. But the questions come.
Read MoreExperts say that the best way to make a child feel secure and loved is for the parents to love each other. I’d like to add that one of the best ways to raise a child who loves God is to love Him wholeheartedly yourself.
Read MoreDo you know God? I remember a season in my life when we were in crisis, and that night I picked up my Bible and looked up every verse that had the word “faithful” in it.
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