*Updated 7/31/18 – Originally posted July 6, 2014 Satan tries to keep reminding me of my past failures and past sins. Does he do that horrendous thing to you? Without a doubt, I could probably answer that question with a heart-wrenching “yes” on your behalf. How do I know? Because Satan is our enemy. His game plan is always the same for Christians. His goal is to make us feel like a failure so that we will live a defeated Christian life… a life without joy. You can be certain of this…. Your negative thoughts… Your thoughts of failure… Your pondering of past sins… They’re whispered LIES in your ear…
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The Importance of Good Christian Music – Guest Post
*Guest post by Glenda Thompson, musician, Hope Baptist Church, Joplin Joplin, MO. [Note about our guest author: Glenda has played piano for many churches in and around the country; she started at a very young age; her music seems to flow from her fingers and her heart.] Having been raised in a Christian home, surrounded by Christian music, I can remember many evenings spend around the piano, singing or listening to others singing. From the beginning of time, music has been an important part of life. There are over 200 references to singing and/or songs in the Bible. Moses and the children of Israel sang a son of praise to God after…
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21 Blogging Tips to Grow a Successful Blog
This will be my first time discussing the topic of blogging here at HCH. I used to have a blog dedicated just to online marketing and blogging, but when I finally closed that down last year, I really missed writing about blogging and online marketing. I thought it would not be a perfect fit for here at HCH, but after realizing that other bloggers have included their own category on the topic of blogging, and also realizing that it is indeed one of my passions, it finally made sense to me that I should still write about it occasionally. I want to share some of my knowledge with readers who…
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How to Adjust the Spiritual Climate of Your Home
(*Updated: Originally posted on March 18, 2015) Do you ever have those days when you feel like locking yourself in the bathroom? I sure have felt like it. Okay, I’ve actually even done it! Yes, I’ve locked myself in the bathroom! 😉 There are simply going to be days where it seems like EVERYTHING goes wrong. That’s going to happen. It’s a given. But, I also believe Satan tries to attack our homes by taking away the peace and harmony within its walls… and we have to take ACTION! The arguing and complaining spirit harbors frustration and discouragement. Anger and yelling takes away the loving, peaceful atmosphere. We need to…
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What to Do When Others Let You Down
Are you disappointed in someone who let you down? Perhaps you’re angry or frustrated with someone who did you wrong. The reason why we get disappointed is because we had “better” expectations from someone who would possibly fail us. We put our confidence in someone who has flaws. Of course, if we’re honest with ourselves, we have to admit that we’ve also let others down as well. What is our reaction when others disappoint us? It could be to pout, feel sorry for our selves, criticize, gossip, get even or never speak to them again. Unfortunately, these reactions stir up bitterness in our hearts. We may carry the load of…
