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Christmas is a time of expectancy. No matter how many Christmases you have experienced, there is something in the air at this time of year; there’s a spirit of the season that sparks anticipation. Jesus’ arrival had been long expected. Dozens of prophecies and centuries of... Read More →

After 400 years of slavery in Egypt God delivered the Israelites and gave them the Ten Commandments as guidelines to govern their relationship with Him and with one another. As they were beginning to possess the land God had promised them, Joshua gave strict instructions... Read More →

The first four Commandments are about our relationship with God (vertical) and the last six Commandments are about our relationship with others (horitzontal). Why God chose the relationship between children and parents as the next commandment is not surprising. It is the first... Read More →

The Lord’s Prayer teaches us to pray for forgiveness of our sins based on how well we forgive others who sin against us. Jesus adds the exclamation point in the following verses by saying that if we do not forgive others, then God will not forgive us. This is scary stuff! We are... Read More →

Nehemiah received his call of duty to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. He presented his plan to the people of the city and they rallied for the project. The mission is in motion. However, there is no opportunity without opposition and the wait is short before the nay-sayers begin... Read More →

Negativity is all around us. We are exposed to it in every form of media as well as in our social and personal lives. It is enticing, comes easily and can infect us. It is a deadly and devastating influence that can wreck a relationship, destroy a marriage, damage a family, tear... Read More →

The church grew rapidly after the resurrection. With the Day of Pentecost thousands became Christ-followers. Many of those coming into the church were poor and struggling. Barnabas, a fellow Christian, saw their need and sold a piece of land bringing all the proceeds to the... Read More →

In soccer making it to the goal and scoring is the objective; however there is a defensive team that has a single purpose…to keep you from the goal! In marriage the goal is to grow together and create a strong marriage, which is foundational for a strong family; however, Satan... Read More →

Gluttony is the sin of overindulgence. We often associate it with excessive eating and drinking, but at its core it is an addiction to anything that provides a fix. It may be drugs, alcohol, food, cigarettes, exercise, sex, shopping, work or video games. Gluttony consumes to the... Read More →