The Message translates today’s verse this way: “You can easily enough see how this kind of thing works by looking no further than your own body. Your body has many parts—limbs, organs, cells—but no matter how many parts you can name, you’re still one body. It’s exactly the same with Christ. By means of His … Continue reading Privileged to Drink
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Helping Yourself
You may have heard the phrase, “God helps those who help themselves.” It is something that is said often to encourage people to not stand around, but instead to do something. Action is certainly important, but this phrase is often misunderstood by believers and nonbelievers. Regarding salvation, we cannot help ourselves. The Bible says that, … Continue reading Helping Yourself
Good Morning
Today was an awesome day! It was a good morning! We started worship with "Hold Us Together," singing the words, “This is the first day of the rest of your life.” I looked onward and considered that today’s the first day of something special for three young girls, one who was confirming her baptism, and … Continue reading Good Morning
A God Story
When I was younger, it was always about how much I could do and how well I could do something. That was true even when it came to my relationship with God. I wanted to do my best in my actions and be the “good Christian.” I read my Bible. I tried to do what … Continue reading A God Story
Two Crosses
I have two crosses that I wear daily. The one cross I was given as a birthday gift by my dear friend and mentor; the other cross I received from my church when I finished the discipleship program and became an official disciple of the church. One day a fellow saw that I was wearing … Continue reading Two Crosses
He Didn’t Leave
I have two children and one thing they know is that they can count on me. Throughout the years, I have made it known to them that I’m here for them no matter what happens. The other day, my daughter needed help. She tried to do something on her own and things didn’t work … Continue reading He Didn’t Leave