Resolute: having or showing a fixed, firm purpose; determined, resolved; unwavering; faithful Perhaps you are aware of the trend to choose a word for the new year. Recently I heard a spin on that trend. Some say there is a word we must remove from our vocabulary. What is that…
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Most people think (if they stop to think about it) that slavery ended in 1865. Sadly, that is false. Human trafficking (aka modern day slavery) is the second largest and fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world. In 2014, by Presidential Proclamation, January was declared National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.…
Read moreNow that Christmas is over many are checking their bank account balance as the bills come in. The costs vary but usually include decorations, food, travel and gifts. Although many sacrifice to cover the costs, most would agree that the joy that accompanies the sacrifice is well worth the cost.…
Read more13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:13-14 (NIV) Do you ever get the Christmas let-down? Or the after-Christmas-blues?…
Read moreWe celebrate the birth of Christ today. We remember our Savior, born in a manger. But let’s look back to the beginning and see how Christ’s birth is part of the whole plan of God. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning…
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