Abraham was a man who most people consider to be one of the most obedient people in the Bible. He definitely trusted God, and God clearly blessed him. But Abraham (who was still called Abram at this point) did not always trust God fully. At one point, Abram got scared because a famine hit the … Continue reading Do You Trust God or Yourself?
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How to Truly Have a Happy New Year
When I was a child, I loved to get up on Saturday mornings to watch cartoons; after all, that was the only time you could watch them back then. I also enjoyed a program that aired on Sunday mornings called Gospel Singing Jubilee. It always had fun, uplifting music, and the theme song stuck with … Continue reading How to Truly Have a Happy New Year
Has Someone Done You Wrong?
Who makes you mad? Who do you find hard to forgive? Who would you consider to be your enemy? You know (as well as I do) that there are plenty of people who “do you wrong.” It is hard to smile when you are around them. It is hard to listen when others praise them. … Continue reading Has Someone Done You Wrong?
Love God’s Way
Every store seems to be filled with hearts, cupids, and other Valentine’s Day paraphernalia. It is that time of the year. It is time to focus on love. Or is it? It seems that the kind of love that our culture promotes is little more than a feeling you might (or might not) have. In … Continue reading Love God’s Way