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    Don’t Be the Immature Christian

    We often gripe at our children for not listening to our “clear” instructions.  “You’re not listening, Johnny!  I SAID do it this way…”    Then, we breathe out a loud, heavy sigh of frustration, and silently wonder ‘when is my child ever going to listen to me!?!’   Side note: It might be that our children are indeed listening, but taking action and doing what was instructed shows they are maturing and growing in character. Sadly, many of us are still living an immature Christian life.   God has clearly instructed us in His Word the things that we ought to do, yet, we don’t follow all the instructions.  We clumsily walk…

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    Victory in Jesus – Still Applies Today and Forever

    There seems to be so many people struggling these days with health issues (and so many other issues).   Every problem is a concern that God cares about.  No problem is too small to bring before our Heavenly Father. Today, I just wanted to encourage you to remember that there is VICTORY through Jesus.  Praise Him; sing songs of praise to Him; rejoice in His healing power.  He’s the same God today that healed the lepers of their awful disease. For those who are suffering with their health today, I chose a verse from the song of “Victory in Jesus” to encourage you.  Keep looking up!  Hang in there!  And let’s…

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    Attacks from Satan are Real…Here’s what to do

    In the busyness of life, we need to remember to stay watchful of attacks from Satan.  He constantly walks around looking for someone to devour.  Sometimes we fall prey to his antics; he’s a master at deceit. We might find ourselves getting angry and blaming others for our problems, when in reality there’s a REAL spiritual battle going on with Satan and his demons. Satan wants to destroy your home, your marriage, your testimony…and most of all your faith! Looking back to the Garden of Eden, we can learn that Satan often mixes just a little bit of truth in with his lies so that we will be easily deceived. …

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    When We Mess Up, Stumble and Fall…

    Everyday we have a reason to be thankful to the Lord. It’s not just because we have a roof over our head or shoes on our feet…or a cheesecake sitting on our plate to eat. (I’m always dreaming of cheesecake. lol)  We have a reason to be very thankful because of His ever-enduring mercy! Because of God’s mercy, I’m not given all the punishment that I deserve for my wrong doings and failures. (Psalms 103:10) I mess up each day… Each day I try to walk the Christian life, and I cannot do it well on my own.  God is so good because His mercy is so great.   He remembers…

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    How to Avoid a Gooey Mess

    Wait:  verb – to stay in a place until an expected event happens, until someone arrives, until it is your turn to do something, etc. – to not do something until something else happens – to remain in a state in which you expect or hope that something will happen soon *Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wait Waiting in line at the grocery store has never been on my list of favorite things to do .  When I’m in hurry to get somewhere, sitting at a red light is a little exhausting on my patience.  When there’s a long line for the bathroom, and I really need to go, I’m practically on the borderline…