Lost Keys
Rodd crossed the street to talk to a neighbor and made a difference. Who needs your help?
“The LORD is gracious and full of compassion,
Slow to anger and great in mercy.” Psalm 145:8 (NKJV)
It happened again! I misplaced my keys. The morning was going well. I was ready to meet my day with plenty of time to spare … until... >Read More
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Seeing Like Jesus
Ten ways to help your community today:
“Jesus saw two brothers…Jesus saw the crowds…Jesus saw their faith…Jesus saw the woman…”
When I worked in a downtown church office, it was only a two-block walk to favorite cafés and restaurants. At twelve noon I locked my office door, leaving the constant call of people and their needs temporarily...... >Read More
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What Is Your Idol?
Are there idols or addictions in your life?
“Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry” (1 Corinthians 10:14).
It is a word we hear often… in athletics, entertainment and there is even a television show dedicated to it. I refer to the word “idol.” The dictionary defines it as an image used as an object of worship, a false god, or...... >Read More
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Waiting in Line
Feeling impatient? Would you like us to pray with you about it? (Note: Please allow 1-2 days for a reply, an opportunity to practice patience!)
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Colossians 3:12).
I was feeling put out; inconvenienced...... >Read More
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Call To Mind
If your mind is full of trouble and you could use a listening ear, contact a mentor today.
“Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:21-23).
What are your thoughts focused...... >Read More
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Suzanne Benner
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How Can I Experience God’s Love and Forgiveness?
Life gets complicated. Don’t go it alone. We have mentors who want to pray for you.
“Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin” (Psalm 51:1 & 2 ).
David's affair with Bathsheba got... >Read More
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Attitude
Is anger defining your relationships? Talk to us.
“Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess” (Hebrews 3:1).
It happens to so many of us. For a season we walk close to the Lord, and then some trials arise. Although, we are still walking with Him,...... >Read More
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Hands of Love
Some time ago, I was working on a dementia floor helping out... >more
What Do You Fear?
