Imagine you were standing at the foot of the cross, watching Jesus breathe his last. What would you feel? What would you believe? When we look at what the Bible tells us about the crucifixion, each of the participants had a different reaction to the death of Jesus. Their reactions…
Being a Christian During COVID
Dear Christian Friend, You didn’t see me at church for a long time. It was not because I am lazy or complacent. It was not because I was sick. Instead it was because of the COVID-19 mandates in California and the compassion I have for my unbelieving friends and coworkers. …
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What if I Can’t Handle It?!
While scrolling through Facebook, I read a heartfelt and emotional post from a family member overburdened and asking for prayer. In response, a well-meaning friend answered, “God will never give you more than you can handle.” This saying was supposed to be a comfort, but it can actually be quite…
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Living With the Reality of Trials in Life
Trials allowed in the life of a Christian are not random; they have a purpose.
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A Focus on God’s Word Brings Joy and Comfort
The ebb and flow of work, school, and politics vacillates. Consider COVID-19. Overnight, it revised the way things had been done. More people adjusted to work at home which modified traffic, office building rentals, and our dwellings. Zoom conferencing invaded our personal havens and our privacy. Businesses had to suddenly…
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My Husband Has a Brain Tumor
Living With a Vestibular Disorder My husband has a brain tumor. It’s just a tiny little thing between the size of a pea and a peanut. It’s not cancerous and it’s slow-growing. Although it is not life-threatening, it is life-altering. Before we knew that it even existed, my husband would…
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