“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 This past week in particular, many people have reached out to me because they are hurting. “Where is God when it hurts?” has been a recurring theme for many brothers and sisters in the faith. God never promised life as a Christian would be easy. …
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Christ Holds Us Together
“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17 What hope springs forth from that verse! No matter what we are facing, in relationships or as a nation, if we are in Jesus, He will hold us together! Let’s break that down a bit. Maybe you have a very heated…
Do Your Best For the Lord!
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Colossians 3:23 This past week provided me with a few teachable moments with my girls on the above verse. On Monday morning, our five-year-old sat down to her preschool homework. She knows her letters and how to write…
Encounter: Encouragement
A few weeks ago we began with a look at II Timothy 4: 2 “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season: correct, rebuke, and encourage- with great patience and careful instruction” As we continue on our journey to draw closer to God, let’s examine the word “Encourage”. Webster defines encourage as:”To inspire…