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“In the beginning God” (Genesis 1:1). The beginning of any magnificent undertaking whether that be a day, a year, a relationship, a behavior change, a thought – the magnificence of the process and the outcome is due to the beginning being founded in God. Only through Him is nothingness created into vastness of beauty, chaos … Read More

This New Year brings a twist to that which most of us resolve to do with both anticipation and apprehension – the dreaded New Year’s ‘R’ word.  You guessed it… Resolution.  But fear not – for the new trendy thing for this New Year is to resolve not, I repeat ‘not’, to have any New … Read More

God keeps his promises…today, tomorrow and forever. What is His promise to us? We are destined to inherit the riches of Christ Jesus and reign with Him forever. WOW! Is that it? Is it enough? What about today and all the tomorrows before we leave earth for eternity? Christ did not leave us alone so … Read More

WORTH If God loves you, you must be worth loving. If he wants to have you in his kingdom, then you must be worth having. GRACE God’s grace invites you—no, requires you—to change your attitude about yourself and take sides with God against your feelings of rejection. SECURITY Let these words cement in your heart … Read More

Thanksgiving is over – the linens, dishes and leftovers have been replaced with Christmas lights and evergreen. But can we really afford to leave behind the principle of ‘thanksgiving’. Surely thanksgiving is a way of living, every day and in every way. Aside from observing a tradition, thanksgiving is a way of life. Call it ‘thanks-living’, God does. … Read More

The making of a leader does not happen overnight, nor does it always happen due to successful pursuits.  Failure can be the backdoor to success.  President Lincoln is a great example.  He failed repeatedly before he was elected to the presidency of the United States. Failed in business…1831 Defeated election for legislature…1832 Failed again in … Read More

Gratitude does a lot of things for us in life. First thing it does is to power Thanksgiving for ThanksLiving. ThanksLiving is the fruit of Christ’s love lived out in a world of wonder and worry every day — not just at Thanksgiving or Christmas.  Were it not for the Christ of Christmas, life would … Read More

This week, families across America will gather in homes overflowing with the welcoming aroma of abundance. But what is the purpose and why do we gather to give thanks? We give thanks for the abundant life Christ has provided. His definition of abundance differs from the world. Abundance is joy, love, grace and mercy. Abundance is a life … Read More

THE SOUL OF AMERICA, WOUNDED BUT NOT DESTROYED The presidential election far more than an race for leaders – it was a referendum on the soul of America. Every patriotic, pro-morality, trusting, and faithful American has reason to be deeply concerned and saddened by the outcome of this election. 50% vs 50% is overwhelming split evenly… yet the electoral … Read More

And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment, 28 so also Christ died once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting … Read More