For the non-Jews among us, Pentecost might best be compared to the American tradition of Thanksgiving. Observed seven weeks after the beginning of Passover, it is a culinary festival to celebrate the ...
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When the days of spring linger, and the first buds have brought forth flowering bouquets, the world feels alive and new. All is green and LUSH, and anything seems possible.
We want these days to ...
We have a generous god. However, he is more than just a wishing well for us to cast our coins into, hoping that out will come all the desires of our hearts.
There are times he does not want us to ...
In Western culture, we are encouraged to be strong and independent. A failed marriage? Single mom raises three kids successfully on her own. A death in the family? Son gets three days off work. ...
Read more: Seven Things from God’s Wishing Well (part 6 of 7)
Sometimes we feel we’re the smallest monkey at the very bottom of the barrel. It’s only when we try to squirm free that God reveals others beneath us.
In Luke 18:11 the ...
Humanity has reached magnificent heights in the past century. We have walked on the moon, sent spaceships to other worlds, and eradicated diseases that killed previous generations by the millions. We ...
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A sour Christian reflects an unhappy Christian. How will we draw people to Christ if we never show pleasure in him?
In Part 1, we learned to immerse ourselves in God’s word, make a plan for our ...
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The lengthening days of spring are a sure sign that summer is on the way. Kids crowd the streets on their bicycles, boats come out of garages, and hedges are clipped to a tee.
Our brains crave ...