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The Spirit of the Dance

She stood poised at the center of the stage, a tall, slender girl who already seemed to light up the room.  The music began and my sister floated across the stage, dancing gracefully and effortlessly to the music of Nicole C. Mullen, “I Know My Redeemer Lives”.  In the midst ...

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Admit that you are a Sinner

If we are to make any progress in the area of positive change in our lives we must be brave enough to admit our short comings.  Failure in this area is what keeps many from salvation.  To obtain salvation we must admit that we need to be saved; we have ...

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Our Hope: God’s Thoughts Are Precious!

‘How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you.’  Psalm 139:17-18 (NIV) Have you ever thought about God’s thoughts? We hear about them ...

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Searching For Meaning

At one level it’s obvious there’s a Creator-Overseer; but on another, it may be quite remote in many people’s minds. I’d bet the Psychiatrists’ day-planners overflow with patients that ask, ‘who am I…why was I born…what’s my purpose…where do I belong…why am I here’ and a gazillion other inquiries. Too ...

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New Shoes Phase

Be it stilettos, sandals, sneakers, or slippers, a new pair of shoes is just divine! New shoes are blemish free, wrinkle free, and odor free. These are the shoes that get shown off repeatedly. Now it may feel a little awkward and uncomfortable at first—you know…that “new-shoes-squeeze” feeling, but the ...

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Negativity and Physical Health

    “Change your thoughts and change your world.” Norman Vincent Peale   Chronic stress from negative attitudes can upset the body’s hormone balance and deplete the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) required for feelings of happiness. Negative emotions can weaken the immune system. The mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. When ...

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The Last Days

“Nation shall rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences (epidemics of contagious diseases), and earthquakes in divers (various) places.  All these are the beginning of sorrows.” (Matthew 24:7-8)  Matthew continues, telling us that in the last days iniquity will abound, the love of ...

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Independence Day 2014

Recently, many Americans celebrated Independence Day with cook-outs, a day at the beach, picnics or taking a family drive — all for a day of rest and relaxation. America’s first Independence Day, 238 years ago, was much, much different. While millions of folks raised their tongs to grill steaks, hot ...

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