When our son, Clay, was about eight years old, we were driving down the parkway and passed a sign for a local fortune teller named Madam Day. From the back seat, I heard a heated conversation between Clay and his sister. …
“It’s easy to fall into the trap of being spiritually nearsighted. You just see your own needs and desires. The Bible can be a kind of sharp pair of glasses that brings the real meaning of life into focus,” writes Ken Lass.
Ken Lass shares thoughts on an embarrassing situation that happened to him during a church service. “Thank you, Lord, for rescuing me even in my most awkward and humiliating moments,” he writes.
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The local association offers a place for shepherds of God’s flock to turn for help because “in an abundance of counselors, there is safety” (Prov. 11:14).
Planning for your own death is uncomfortable but necessary. With the hope of Jesus Christ, believers can find comfort, even with the thought of death looming large in the background.
By Karen Moore Author, “Prayers from the Heart” A former Canadian politician, Jack Layton, said, “My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better
“The challenges we face stem from a fundamental lack of compassion, empathy and genuine understanding. We have lost sight of the importance of deep, meaningful dialogue. It’s up to us to invest time and energy into building relations.”
