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Healing From Church Hurt

One of the worst hurts is church hurt. This is true for at least two ways. First, it distorts our view of God. He is a loving Father, a caring Shepherd, a just King, a…

Let the Lord Prune You

I love fruit. My favorite is cold watermelon (no salt), especially after a run. I also love vegetables. Recently, I prepared and planted two raised garden beds with strawberries, tomatoes, okra, spinach, and more. So…

“Brother Saul…”

As I read Acts 9 earlier this week, a phrase leapt off the page. “Brother Saul…” Those words reminded me of how fast Jesus can change someone’s life and how we are then to see…

The Joy of the Doing God’s Will

JOY 365: Day 33 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. –Galatians 6:4 KJV Our church staff spent the day praying and planning…

The Joy of the Good News

JOY 365: Day 32 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” – Luke 2:10 What a Sunday! I shared from…

The Joy of One’s Birth

JOY 365: Day 31 A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come. But when her baby is born, she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child…

The Joy of Serving

JOY 365: Day 30 Serve the Lord with gladness; come before Him with singing. – Psalm 100:2 I served at our church’s women’s ministry conference tonight. Typically, I serve by preaching when at church. I arrived…

The Joy of Persecution

JOY 365: Day 29 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. – Acts 13:52 I had a conference call with a pastor from the Czech Republic today. It was encouraging…

The Joy of the Morning

JOY 365: Day 28 For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.– Psalm 30:5 I visited with someone today who’s been facing…

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