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Each week, I sit with the Lord and ask, “What do you want to say today?” My prayer is that each post, regardless of the date, speaks to you in due season.
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My daughter-in-law grew up hiking trails with her family. So before her wedding to our son, it seemed like a fun idea to get both families together on a hike in Colorado. And it was an enjoyable (and unforgettable) day, [...]
A lady in my church once told me, "Pastor Tod shouldn't get upset if he sees us fall asleep in church. Some of us live in such chaos that we just can't help but nod off in the peace and presence [...]
I hope the title caught your attention! It did mine. I was recently meditating on Philippians 3 where Paul talks about counting everything as loss "for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:8). And as I usually [...]
People pay big money to attend seminars on how to be successful. It's in the heart of every person to succeed (at something). It's our heart because God wired us that way. And although I could go down a proven [...]
With flashlight in hand, I carefully made my way down the uneven dirt path. As I walked, I prayed. I poured my heart out to God in the stillness of the night. It was cold, yet my heart was warmed [...]
You may or may not have heard this story before, but I want to look at two men who both did something honorable. Remember, righteousness isn't only what Christ has done for us, but what we now do for Him. [...]
Here's a quick lesson in reconciling: Most of you have some type of bank account, and every month you receive a statement from the bank showing the pluses and minuses for the month. Now whether you do it or not, [...]
In my humble opinion, I believe there's an attack on identity like never before. It may be more prominent in the United States, but I believe it's world-wide. It's an outright attack on people made in the image of God. [...]
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network Funny story: my stepdad doesn’t like tomatoes but he planted 120 tomato plants this year. He’s not a farmer. He’s a retired plumber. He doesn’t grow anything else but tomatoes. Why? [...]
People who struggle with insecurity know what it feels like to be an "outsider." Whether they really are or not, there's a real feeling of being left out or pushed to the back. It's a tool of the devil to [...]
