Monthly Archives: April 2018

Sometimes the troubles of this world are easier to tolerate when we remind ourselves that heaven is our true home. An old hymn contains the words, “This world is not my home; I’m just passing through.” And a more recent Christian song says, “This is not where I belong.” Thank goodness! This world can be a place of trouble and danger. We see that every day. Thankfully, God has offered us a permanent home in heaven, a place of unimaginable…..

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Face facts: life is a balancing act, a tightrope walk with over-commitment on one side and under-commitment on the other. And it’s up to each of us to walk carefully on that rope, not falling prey to pride (which causes us to attempt too much) or to fear (which causes us to attempt too little). God’s Word promises us the possibility of abundance (John 10:10). And we are far more likely to experience that abundance when we lead balanced lives……

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We live in a society that glorifies youth. The messages that we receive from the media are unrelenting: we are told that we must do everything within our power to retain youthful values and a youthful appearance. The goal, we are told, is to remain “Forever young” – yet this goal is not only unrealistic, it is also unworthy of people who understand what genuine beauty is, and what it isn’t. When it comes to “health and beauty,” we should…..

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We are sorely tempted to pick and choose which of God’s commandments we will obey and which of His commandments we will discard, But the Bible clearly instructs us to do otherwise. God’s Word commands us to obey all of His laws, not just the ones that are easy or convenient. When we do, we are blessed by a loving Heavenly Father. John Calvin had this advice to believers of every generation: “Let us remember therefore this lesson: That to…..

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