October, 2015

• 27 October

  Guilt Versus Grace–Who Wins?

  

  Guilt! It’s heavy. It’s paralyzing. And it can become all-consuming, threatening the one who suffers from it with feelings of isolation, unworthiness, and despair. And then there’s grace. Amazing grace. God’s unmerited favor that washes away those taunting feelings and makes it easier to breathe again, to live again. Guilt ...

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• 27 October

  Eight-Year-Old Michigan Boy Reaches Out To Bully

  

  Character: 1. the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing 2. qualities of honesty, courage, or the like; integrity   3. moral or ethical quality: a fine honorable character It’s when the going gets tough that person’s character shines forth, lighting the ...

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• 27 October

  Moving Works: Films About Jesus

  

  “There is a city we did not build. It’s not on the map.” This short film takes the viewer on a quick paced, constantly moving journey.  It pulls you along. The narrator talks about despair, and all the while he is speaking, you can almost feel his words.  You sense ...

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• 26 October

  The Dark Side of “Witch City” on All Hallows Eve

  

  Having once lived about five miles from Salem, Massachusetts, the historical and famous “Witch City” is second nature to me.   As almost any resident within 50 miles of Salem, I have spent at least one Halloween night in all the craziness that Salem has to offer on what they deem ...

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• 26 October

  Working Without a Net

  

  I read somewhere that faith is more along the lines of a trampoline than a solid foundation. The Christian life is simply an invitation to jump. I like that, and I don’t like that. Trampolines scare me.  I love the reckless abandon that will overcome you. Let’s face it–anyone who says ...

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• 25 October

  Life Gave Me Lemons… So I Painted My Wedding Dress!

  

  How would you feel if you got dumped one week before your wedding day? Better yet, what would you do? The typical bride-to-be would probably cry her eyes out… and then cry some more. That’s expected, but what follows the crying isn’t normally healthy nor uplifting. Not to mention, some ...

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• 25 October

  A Site of God’s Judgment: The Discovery of Sodom?

  

  In Genesis 19 it is recorded that the city of Sodom was judged for its rampant immorality. Was there really such a city? Is this story true? If it is true it lends support to biblical truth and the belief that God judges sin. For liberals who do not want ...

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• 25 October

  The Salt of the Earth

  

  Jesus said we are to be the salt of the earth. Salt flavors food to give it a distinct and memorable taste. We are to be the fragrance of the earth for Jesus Christ and season every place we go on the earth. Every pocket of darkness we find on ...

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• 25 October

  Tea Time: Green Tea and Its Benefits

  

  Originating in China, green tea offers many health benefits. It has been used in Japan and China for several thousand years. The popularity of green tea has increased in the West, however, due to its healthy components. What Can It Do? (1) Improved Brain Function – Theanine (an amino acid) ...

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• 24 October

  The Blessedness “Quickness” of God!

  

  One of my favorite things to do is spend time thinking about God.  I am in the midst of compiling a book that does just that.  Today, I wanted to share a glimpse of God that made my heart smile this week.  Sometimes I am just too busy … but ...

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