November, 2014

• 30 November

  When a Child Enters Heaven

  

  Two days before his sixth birthday, a little boy crossed that thin veil and entered into the presence of God. It was unexpected. His brief years here held some developmental challenges which he met with courage. He played and learned, progressing nicely and making his family proud. He communicated with ...

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• 30 November

  The Tween, The Teen, And The Topic of Sex

  

  Run! Flee! The commands came in droves as the two portioned their bodies closer together in attempts to becoming one. Lingering flits of thought burst brighter as reality crept in. The rapid breath of his emotions began to toy with his mind leaving doubts seeping through his teenage thoughts. This ...

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• 29 November

  Walking The Hard, Narrow Road

  There’s an old saying: “If it were easy, everyone would do it.” The walk of Christian faith is not a leisure stroll through serene territory. Often, it is a challenging trek through some of the most rugged self-imposed terrain imaginable. I say self-imposed, because Jesus often guides us through the ...

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• 29 November

  Why The Bible?

  I was in a conversation with a nonbeliever and the topic of Scripture came up. He wanted to know why the Bible was considered Holy.  He had a hard time putting faith into something wrote by a man and besides that it was translated over and over.  How could I trust ...

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• 29 November

  Gifted Artists

  

  Do you ever wish you could ‘see’ the images described so vividly throughout the Scriptures?  I do!  I have a very literal mind and minimal artistic ability.  As I read through books like Daniel, Ezekiel and Revelation, I long to have a straight-from-Scripture glimpse of the passages.  Over the years, ...

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• 29 November

  Our Hope: How Should We Measure Beauty?

  

  ‘Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.’ Proverbs 31:30 (NIV) Beauty is everywhere around us; in nature, in sound, in experiences, and in people.  We should be able to identify and enjoy the very essence of beauty, in all ...

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• 28 November

  Teen Mental Health

  

  A recent study listed fifteen different behaviors or emotional states  which can surface in the adolescent years. The study, conducted by Baylor University, also brought into account the views and observations of youth and college pastors. This list includes: depression (the highest), followed by pornography, grief/bereavement, anxiety, aggression and anger, ...

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• 28 November

  You Have To Give It Away To Keep It!

  

  If you want to have your financial needs met–give of what you have! If you want to have a friend–show yourself friendly! If you want to keep your life–give it away! These are spiritual truths, but they sure don’t make sense to our natural way of thinking– give and you ...

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• 28 November

  On A Scale Of 1-10, How Thankful Are You?

  

  One of my favorite ministries is Foundation of Praise.  It was birthed in the late Merlin Carothers’ soul by God’s wonderful design.  God taught Merlin through some tough, personal experiences how important and beneficial it is to lift up praise and thanksgiving to God for all things.  Yes, for all ...

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• 28 November

  Living As Thankful Citizens

  

  Though things seem to be in total chaos these days, we can still be thankful for the privilege of living in the most blessed and free country in the world. We honor our forefathers and show our gratitude through our active participation as citizens. We can continue to build on the ...

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