Loving God, Others, and Self
How do you define yourself?
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” (Mathew 22:37-40)
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Feeling or Fact: What Will You Stand On?
Read Dr. Bill Bright’s classic teaching on faith and feelings.
“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged” (Deuteronomy 31:8)
Let me be very honest with you: I don’t always feel God’s presence. Sometimes He seems a million miles away. Sometimes...... >Read More
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Divine Disturbance
Are you facing challenges today? How can we pray for you?
“Why, Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” (Psalm 10:1)
“How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? . . . But I trust in your unfailing love. . .” (Psalm 13:1,5)
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He Calls Your Name
Is it hard to believe that God really love you? Come talk to a mentor.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest…for your souls”. (Matthew 11:28-29)
“God, they say you love us, but do you really mean me?”
“God loves you!” We hear it from time to time. Sometimes it is offered... >Read More
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Checking if the Theory Works
Has God been teaching you a hard lesson lately? Come talk to a mentor.
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” (Matthew 25:40)
Last night our book club gathered for our potluck supper to discuss the latest book we had picked... >Read More
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You Are Loved!
Does God send Valentines?
“…neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:39)
February is the month when we celebrate love. The ads for hearts and flowers and chocolates are everywhere. Valentine’s day is often a hard day for...... >Read More
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How to Write a Love Letter
What could be more romantic than receiving a love letter? A good old fashioned, hand-written love letter is still one of the best Valentines around, but don't just save it for February. A love letter is a powerful expression any day of the year.
You don't have to be Shakespeare to write the perfect love letter. All you need to... >Read More
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The Hiding Game
Do you need a helping hand to stop hiding from God? Come... >more
What Do You Fear?
