These words aren’t so much of a warning as they are a statement of reality. Jesus was sharing some final thoughts with his disciples on the night of his arrest. He felt it necessary to remind them that the world brings trouble with it. At least ever since Adam and Eve fell to the temptations… Continue reading A Troubling World
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The Whatever It Takes Attitude
“But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I urge you in the sight of God who… Continue reading The Whatever It Takes Attitude
Living in Dependence on God
Living in dependence on God means choosing to trust His wisdom, strength, and provision more than your own. The core idea is simple but deeply countercultural: instead of relying primarily on self-sufficiency, you anchor your life in God’s character, guidance, and promises. It’s not passivity or laziness; it’s active confidence that God is wiser, stronger,… Continue reading Living in Dependence on God
“Christ In Me” by Jeremy Camp
In this obsession withThe things this world says make us happyCan’t see the slaves we areIn all the searching, all the grasping Like we deserve much moreThan all these blessing we’re holdingSo now I’m running freeInto an ocean of mercy unending So come and empty meSo that it’s You I breatheI want my life to… Continue reading “Christ In Me” by Jeremy Camp
Listen & Learn
No matter what subject we are considering, we all see things from a different perspective. Those who grew up in the same region, town, or even the very same house will have much different views of life, relationships, faith, politics, and just about any other topic. Everyone has had their very own personal experiences and… Continue reading Listen & Learn
Abundant Life
Everyone wants a good life. That idea might make you think of the accumulation of money and things. Or you might hear that and think of a long life. Still another way of interpreting it could have to do fame and notoriety. The meaning of that first sentence might be debated, but the idea of… Continue reading Abundant Life
The Dash by Linda Ellis
I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone From the beginning to the end. He noted that first came the date of her birth And spoke of the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all… Continue reading The Dash by Linda Ellis
No Little Grief
Mark Twain observed, “Nothing that grieves us can be called little: by the eternal laws of proportion a child’s loss of a doll and a king’s loss of a crown are events of the same size. “It seems to me that we often minimize our cares. Sadly, we sometimes think that our problems are too… Continue reading No Little Grief
Faith of Our Fathers
As we celebrate this day, the 17th of May 2026, REDEDICATE 250, here are some quotes from some of the greatest men in the history of The United States of America. Maybe they will help us better understand what this great nation was founded upon, and in so doing help us to remember why so… Continue reading Faith of Our Fathers
What Will They Remember?
Millions of teens have or will walk across the stage over the next few weekends, marking the end of their high school journeys. Some will go to college while others move immediately to a work career. Sappy songs will play. Parents will cry. Diplomas will be handed out. Caps will fly high. It is a… Continue reading What Will They Remember?