The Fresh Scent of Rain
Have you ever had your senses flooded with the fresh scent of rain on a hot summer’s day? The air becomes permeated with its sweet, fresh fragrance. In much the…
Read MoreDeception and Intrigue
In Genesis we find the story involving Jacob, Esau, Rebekah and Isaac that reads like the script from some strange combination of a television sitcom and an afternoon soap opera.…
Read MorePicking Grapes From Thorn Bushes
Have you ever tried to pick a grape from a thorn bush? You can’t. You can’t pick an orange for that matter either. We are all expected to bear good…
Read MoreRemoving The Veil
“Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain” is a famous line from The Wizard of OZ. The wizard portrayed himself as some kind of god, but it turned…
Read MoreNeighborhood Revitalization
Have you ever moved back into your old neighborhood? If you have, presumably the good outweighs the bad because you know what to expect the second time around. Do you…
Read MoreFollow The Leader
Follow the leader is a children’s game. First a leader or “head of the line” is chosen. Next all of the children line up behind the leader. The leader then…
Read MoreA Spiritual High
When singer, songwriter John Denver sang Rocky Mountain High, he sang these words: “Friends around the campfire and everybody’s high.” What were they high from? Was it marijuana, alcohol, or the…
Read MorePassion
Passion is a noun meaning strong emotion. Some of the synonyms for passion include; fervor, intensity, zeal, eagerness, and frenzy. Most of us have activities in our lives that we…
Read MoreBuilding Character Not Reputation
We are known to others by our reputation; however, our character is who we truly are. How we live when we are “in the dark” defines our character. It is…
Read MoreWill You Stand Up For Christ?
Have you ever had to stand up for your Christian beliefs? Have you ever faced danger as a result of what you believe? Some Christians have stood strong even when…
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