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Joshua 1:9, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (NIV) A story is told… Read more “Keep Going. Do Not Give Up!”

The weather report in Colorado Springs, CO issued a warning of a storm coming.  We packed our bags, started driving early, so we would beat the storm.  As… Read more “What to Know When Facing Life’s Storms”

THIS IS A REBLOG.  Written by Rick Warren We put in long hours, we experience a unique form of loneliness, and we face difficult decisions everyday. It’s easy… Read more “What to Do When You Get Discouraged”

This year, I want to spend a minimum of 30 minutes in prayer a day. “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” – Colossians 4:2 I… Read more “My 2016 Goals”

Luke 2:10-12 says, “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in… Read more “The Best Announcement!”

Happy Thanksgiving! The Bible gives us an amazing command, and to be honest, one that I personally have struggled with from time to time. I believe after… Read more “Happy Thanksgiving!”

What is grace?  Some have defined grace this way:  G-R-A-C-E, God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. Another has said, “The very heart of the gospel is the supreme… Read more “Amazing Grace”

Growing up in Zimbabwe, we used to visit my grandparents in the rural areas.  At night, the boys would sit by a small fire outside of the… Read more “Keep the Fire Burning”

James 2:14-26 says, “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them?  Suppose a… Read more “Faith in Action”

It was a cool June Sunday morning, when, out of the van came out seven men from the Adult Rehabilitation Center in San Diego.  They had arrived… Read more “Partnership of the Forgiven”