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3 Ways to Deal with the Changing World Do not fret because of evil me or be envious of those who do wrong… Psalm 37:1 When we have strong emotions about lawlessness, injustice, division that’s constantly stirred and wickedness that seems to be...
Struggling with Letting Go?
This man’s name was Nabal, and his wife, Abigail, was a sensible and beautiful woman. 1 Samuel 25:3 This week I take a bit of a break from my traditional blog to offer a more personal perspective. Not too long ago, I was reading Abigail’s account in the Bible that is...
7 Encouragements For the Parent of a Prodigal
“Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for the distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.” Luke 15:13 NIV Merriam-Webster defines a prodigal as someone who leaves home to pursue a reckless, wasteful...
6 Steps to Remove Anxiety from our Hearts
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 By Ellen Stevens When our hearts are full of uneasiness or nervousness, the Bible tells us to pray: “Cast all your anxiety on Him…” (emphasis mine) In other words, throw our fears, anxieties,...
6 Steps for Making the Right Choice
“But after he had considered this (divorcing Mary), an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.” Matthew...