“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit.” John 15: 1-2 Yesterday I did some work in my flower garden.…
Read moreThis Easter weekend I’ve been dramatically reminded of the extreme sacrifice of some gifts. There are gifts that are special because the giver spent countless hours hand crafting the gift or perhaps gave a unique, one of a kind gift. I call gifts like that legacy or keepsake gifts. The…
Read moreHe “…emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant and being made in the likeness of men.”(Philippians 2:7) When Jesus took on flesh, He chose to empty Himself – to be just like you and me and to live with the resources He has made available to us. He lived…
Read moreA few weeks ago, I read the book, Heaven Is for Real. It’s a little boys astounding story of his trip to heaven and back. I read it in less than a day. I was thrilled, had goose bumps, wrangled with some the secrets he shared about the afterlife and…
Read moreDon’t forget to Choose Joy during the difficult times in life. It’s so easy to forget that we have a place to go and gather peace, strength, and everlasting joy during the trials of this life. It’s so easy to sit and sulk over all that has gone wrong and…
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