Today as I did my daily devotion, I was reading in 2nd Corinthians, and Paul reminded me that the things that are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. As followers of Christ, Paul tells us that we live in temporary housing, but that we have a building from God which is eternal in Heaven. Because of what Christ has done for us, we can have confidence to walk by Read More…
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The Purpose Driven Life was written by Rick Warren. Rick Warren is the founding pastor of Saddleback church in Southern California. Rick Warren wrote The Purpose Driven Life over 15 years ago.
I remember when it first came out and Read More…
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Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry was written by Doug Fields. Doug Fields is currently the Executive Director of HomeWord’s Center for Youth/Family at Azusa Pacific University, the co-founder of Read More…
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Questioning Jesus was written by Pastor Bob Mink who served in Ministry for over 44 years. I have admired Pastor Bob Mink for many years. I appreciate the opportunity to serve with him in Read More…
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New Morning Mercies was written by Paul David Tripp. Paul is a best-selling author, and he serves as the executive director of the Center for Pastoral Life and Care in Fort Worth, Texas.
New Morning Mercies is a Read More…
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Easter Sunday is just a few weeks away and we can get caught up in the events that are happening around us. This Easter I challenge you to be reminded of who our Lord is. Psalm 24 is a good reminder of the God that we serve.
The psalmist begins by telling us that Read More…
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Psalm 103 is a perfect opportunity for us reflect on the mercies of God and be encouraged by who He is and what He has done for us. My challenge is that we would spend time Praying this Psalm and reflect on what a wonderful God we serve. How could we not desire to Bless the Lord because of the mercy He has shown us?
Psalm 103 (NKJV)
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
2 Bless the Read More…
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In the gospel of Matthew chapter 6, Jesus tells us not to worry about food, clothes, and shelter. The Father understands what we need and will provide. Jesus explains that the Father even clothes the grass of the field. What an interesting concept to consider? I mean when I look at the grass in my yard, I just see grass. I never thought of Read More…
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What do you think of when someone asks, what were his or her last words? or Did he or she have any last words? Often times people may say, they love you or take care of the family or some sort of goodbye that gives the person a chance to have one of his or her final wishes carried out after they are gone. Then their are a lot of Read More…
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