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A Definite Maybe

Can you make up your mind?

God's promises are sure because he is always faithful.

Crazy Things Keep Happening to Me

Does crazy stuff happen to you?

Crazy things happen to all of us, but we can face them with joy because of God.

What She Could

Are you trying to do too much or are you doing what you can?

Sometimes we try too hard and too much when we should simply be doing what we can.

Thank You Rosa Parks

Isn't it time we said it?

what we can learn from Rosa Parks' simple act of courage and defiance.

The Power of One Woman

What difference can one lady do?

Rosa Parks is just one example of many women whose lives of faith have great changed the world.

Sandra Reaches for the Wrong Thing

What are you reaching for?

We show we are Jesus' disciples by what we do, but so often what we reach for is the wrong thing.

What if We Did What Jesus Said?

Can you imagine what would happen if we really obeyed Jesus?

Jesus commanded us to act in certain ways toward others, especially when people mistreat us; what would happen if we really did obey him?

Suing God

Would you take God to court?

A man sues God because he thinks he didn't get from God what he felt he deserved.

Compassion He Didn't Deserve

Why forgive someone for this kind of thing?

A lady forgives the incredible bad thing done to her by a teenager to give him another chance on life.

The Big Picture

How well do you understand the whole situation?

We are often critical of others and can't understand God because we don't see the big picture of what is happening.

Learning To Be Content

How are you handling the situation you currntly find yourself in?

We can learn to give thanks and be content if we will reframe our current situation and see how many blessings we actually have.

Season of Longer Darkness

What season is it in your life?

There are times of trials and difficulties are a long season of darkness, but in the middle, God brings times of joy.

Whose Life Is It?

Do you see yourself in the story?

We can know we are saved by putting ourselves in the story of God's great deliverance.

A Perfect Opportunity

Are you into traditions?

Holidays and special ritual meals for families can be great times to build into the family spiritual traditions.

That's Disgusting

What's so awful about that?

We often take our own sin too lightly and need to be shocked into realization of how bad it is.

The Hills Are Alive

When was the last time you headed for the hills?

We all need places of solitude to experience God's beauty and listen for the voice of God.

Empty House Full of Memories

Have you found your place of peace?

Jesus promises us his peace if we will open our hearts to his contentment.

Soul Work is Slow Work

Are you willing to take the time to let God work on you?

Soul work takes tiem and in our instant society we must be patient and let God do his work on us.

Swept Clean

Does it do the job or does it simply make things look better for awhile?

We all need to deal with the real issue in our lives and not just the fake ones or the cosmetic ones.

Ripples of Kindness

What kind thing have you done today?

Kindness is a trait of God that we need to have and to share.

God Is

What is our hope in times of uncertainty?

Hope and help in times of trouble come from God who is ... always is.

Out of a Sense of Duty

What is your motivation to serve?

Sometimes we just need to do things out of sense of duty to be faithful.

An Old Timer in His Service

Are you getting a little too old for this?

We must live for God's purpose and also seek to be useful.

The Secret of Contentment

How happy are you?

Contmentment can be learned and with it comes lasting happiness.

Why I'm Quitting

Isn't it time you gave up?

We are not God, we are not in control, and so we need to surrender and let God take control of our lives.