It’s not just negative emotions or experiences that make a person want to end their life. It’s Satan, and he is attacking Christian men and women. Although he doesn’t deserve any more attention than he is already getting, we need to be prepared by guarding our hearts and watching out ...
Read More »Lining Up Expectations with Scripture
The forecast for today: 102 degrees. A transplant to the south, the heat is something I have to prepare myself for. The forecast helps me; I know what to expect and plan accordingly. Not every expectation works out quite so well. Plans go awry, wishes aren’t always fulfilled, and more ...
Read More »Our Hope: Confessing Our Sin
“Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16 (NKJV) Confession of sin by the believer is an integral part of being saved, and also of living the Christian life from ...
Read More »Quadriplegic, Joni Eareckson Tada, Exemplifies An Overcomer
Joni Eareckson Tada is an evangelical Christian author, radio host and founder of Joni and Friends ministry. What makes Joni’s story so compelling is her overcoming faith despite a tragic accident years ago that left her wheelchair-bound for life. On July 30, 1967, Joni dove into Chesapeake Bay after she ...
Read More »The Story Behind Your Scars — God’s Grace Revealed
Fortunately, I do not have many physical scars. There’s a small one near my left wrist that is the result of a bad burn I received when I was young. The worst one, though, is the one on my bottom lip. For some reason, that particular scar possesses a bluish-purplish ...
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