Written by Steve Macchia on Sep 28, 2020 09:57 am Are you exhausted by this challenging season? International pandemic. Racial inequalities. Economic uncertainties. Political discord. Wildfires. Hurricanes. Lost summer. Back to school. Physical distancing. Masks. “Lord, have mercy” is my latest breath prayer. And I’m praying it continuously throughout the day. It’s my heart cry. My …
Whipsawed by 2020: Max Lucado, September 25, 2020
(RNS) — First came the pandemic. COVID-19 has taken the lives of 200,000 and the jobs of millions, and it threatens to take the sanity of the entire world. A microscopic virus has paralyzed us. And an ancient sin threatens to undo us. An officer’s knee on the neck of a black man activated a …
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Impacting the Age of Unbelief
by Dan Rupple, MasterMedia International, originally publish October 8, 2018 God put you and I here (and now) for a reason. This is a great time to be a Christian. Not an easy time—but an exciting one. “I know it doesn’t look that way. When I think about our cultural moment, I can’t help but see …
Max Lucado: If You’re Feeling Stuck, It’s Time to Make a Change*
Max Lucado writes that sometimes the key to moving on is just taking the first step. On a trip to the United Kingdom, our family visited a castle. In the center of the castle garden sat a maze. Row after row of shoulder high hedges, leading to one dead end after another. Successfully navigate the …
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Paradise Lost*
<LISTEN> Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, 'You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?" The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God …
What is it Costing You to Follow Jesus? Thoughts from my friend Bill.
In the first chapter of Mark, we see Jesus calling the first disciples… four anglers…Andrew, Peter, then James and John. “Follow me” was a challenging call! Jesus wanted these men toabandon all, to surrender their wills and join Him in His mission. The story caused me to stop and ponder, “What were they willing to …
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What Questions Should You and I Be Asking Ourselves This 4th of July?
Post by Craig Morgan* Every year families gather for Fourth of July’s where we grill hot dogs, swim in the lake, and make memories. There’s no doubt that this year will look a little differently than the prior years. Although we can’t see each other in close proximity like before, it will still bring its …
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Ready for Anything, Anywhere*
<LISTEN> Whatever else we observe about the life of Jesus, we know this to be true: at every moment, Jesus modeled what it looks like to live as God’s Son. It was the bedrock of his life that allowed him to become the cornerstone of restoration for all of mankind. It’s amazing to think that …
A Conversation about Race, Justice and the Gospel – Interview with Brian Loritts
I heard Dr. Brain Loritts interview yesterday and highly recommend it to to every Christ follower in America, and to anyone who is seeking answers to the challenges in our world today. [Click on image above to watch.] After listening, please let me know what you think; thank you.
Call for Prayer today, this week and this month!
The riots in our cities this past two weeks are a saddening site, as was the senseless killing of George Floyd. The safety of many are at risk. We know only the hand of God can intervene and stop the evil and chaos. Pray is needed more than ever. And we know it does make …
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