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The burden of guilt can be cumbersome, often debilitating, and the enemy will do everything in his power to continually remind you of your wrongdoings. It is a straightforward tactic, really: the worse you feel about the things you have done, the less likely you are...
Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Remembering our history is vital to guiding our future. History Class // Memorial Day I can still remember sitting in History class learning about U.S. History and...
Do you need help making a decision? Well, you aren't alone. Many people face difficult decisions and need wisdom and discernment. Andrew Gaskell left on a Thursday morning to begin a solo hiking trek in the Mulu National Park in Sarawak, Malaysia. Somehow Andrew lost...
How to have patience while enduring trials and waiting for deliverance all while worshipping God rightly... sounds pretty tough. "I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet...
In what looks like the plot of a movie, we see a virus that can kill us. We are all watching what looks like the end of life as we know it. Think about it. The only thing that changed is that we found out one thing that already existed. God already knew, and His power...
What causes nearly all sin in someone's life? The root of sin usually starts with selfishness. Your desires, wants and needs are the first priority and you'll do anything to achieve those things first. Ephesians 5:13 - "But when anything is exposed by the light, it...
When you say no to something in your life, it achieves three powerful things. Certainly, you shouldn't be saying no to everything in the world, but we could all be a little more discerning of our time and priorities. But seek first the kingdom of God and his...
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 I was wondering this week, “How long would it take to count to one million?” It turns out there is a record for doing just that: 89 days. The record holder...
Ever heard the expression "If life gives you lemons, make lemonade"? I have a new spin on that – "If life gives you apples, make apple soup." It's all about childlike faith. Let me explain; we got to visit a family that we love in the last couple of weeks. They have...
In case you don't know, God loves his children. Now, a story... I have quite a bit of road time in my job. While I am driving, I do some of my best thinking. My wife would say some of my craziest thinking. I can imagine all kinds of things about the people I see in...
We worship the God of the Impossible. I wrote this line something like two weeks ago: "I wonder why our son's autism causes him to struggle to connect so much that even a simple handshake can be a major victory or the lack of one can be such a stunning defeat." "Now...
For all the unique traits that come with being a man, one of the strangest is our tendency to want to be alone. In some cases, that is helpful as you need time alone with God. But today, we are talking about being alone for the wrong reason. Iron sharpens iron! ...