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As we look around we see a many people living with anxiety and negativity, an inordinate number of people who are generally disappointed, angry, and frustrated, and too many people who feel they’ve been cheated. This is confusing when you consider that we live in the greatest... Read More →

The Gospel of Mark Chapter 10 relates the story of a blind man named Bartimaeus. As he is sitting by the side of the road a large crowd emerges from the town of Jericho. The crowd is following Jesus. Bartimaeus has heard of Jesus, but here he is on the roadside and Jesus is... Read More →

We know many things about God. From reading His word we know about His character, His covenants, His holiness. We know He has amazing love for people, whom He created in His image. We know God is committed to justice. As we learn more about Him through His word and through a... Read More →

Life is challenging, especially when things happen that you don’t understand. You may experience fear, doubts, and questions. There are so many things that are out of your control, out of your hands. It’s a natural reaction to ask questions and even to question your faith in... Read More →

Are you a believer? What does that mean? Many think it’s about believing in God; however, the Bible says that even the demons believe. You can believe in God without being a “believer.” Believing is more than an intellectual exercise. We are saved by grace through faith ... Read More →

If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, no matter what life throws at you, no matter how badly you are treated, or how close to the edge you are pressed, with the power of Jesus at work within you, you can overcome your trials, your troubles, and the spirit of defeat. You can... Read More →

Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples shortly before he was arrested and sentenced to death on the cross. At the Passover meal he told them he was soon going to suffer and this would be the last time he would celebrate the Passover until he celebrated it in Heaven. The... Read More →

How often have you thought, “I just wish things would get back to normal”? Life is full of trials and struggles, but for some reason, we assume that struggle-free, problem-free is “normal.” Well, here’s the bad news. Struggles, problems, trials and grief are normal. That’s life!... Read More →

Striving for perfection is a carrot that some of us chase. The pursuit of perfection is destructive and paralyzing. You may be one who is plagued with self-inflicted perfectionism. You are hard on yourself. You can’t tolerate making mistakes and hold yourself to unrealistic... Read More →