Monthly Archives: February 2008

The Cross

Despite its prevalence throughout the Christian church, the symbol of the cross is widely misunderstood. Some see the cross as an ornament or piece of jewelry, a decoration to put atop church buildings. But what is the true meaning of … Continue reading

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Celebrating Life!

Henry Drummond wrote…..”Is life not full of opportunities for learning love? Every man and woman every day has a thousand of them. The world is not a playground; it is a schoolroom. Life is not a holiday, but an education. … Continue reading

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Another Road to Happiness

“Happy is the one who cares for the poor” (Psalm 41:1). The self-absorbed person never finds fulfillment. Yet those who love and care for others will be surprised by the joy they receive.

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Quiet Moments

Thomas A ‘Kempis wrote….”How pleasant, how delightful, to sit alone and in silence, to converse with God, and so to enjoy the only chief good, in whom all good things are found!” Many people get the idea that silence is … Continue reading

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The Road to Happiness

“How happy is the man who has put his trust in the Lord” (Psalm 40:4). Faith in God always cheers the soul. Put your confidence in the Lord and watch your emotions soar.

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Happy Valentines Day!

C.S. Lewis wrote…..”Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies … Continue reading

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The Time Zone of Worry

Worry lives in the time zone of tomorrow. Jesus cautioned: “Don’t worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear” (Matthew 6:25). Notice the stress described is all … Continue reading

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What is True Contentment?

G.K. Chesterton wrote…. “True contentment is a real, even an active, virtue—not only affirmative but creative. It is the power of getting out of any situation all there is in it.” Most of us have confessed, “I am just not … Continue reading

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An Incredible Promise

In John 15:7, the Lord Jesus gave an incredible promise related to prayer. “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you.” Two conditions are necessary before … Continue reading

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The Lord Goes Before You

C.S. Lewis wrote….”God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you to go through it, not without pain but without stain.” I was cleaning out an area of the house today and found an email from my friend and author … Continue reading

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