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How many times as believers do we let our joy be stolen by our circumstances? James 1:2 says: “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials.”  Joy is supposed to be a characteristic of true believers because it is a fruit of the Spirit.  If we have the Holy... Read More →

Last week, I saw this message written on a chalkboard in my chiropractor’s office: “If you show kindness to someone and expect something in return, that’s called ‘conducting business.’  True love has no expectations of repayment.” That is a great summarization of Jesus’ teaching... Read More →

Spring is here! In just a short while, the flowers will start to bloom, the grass will start to turn green, and trees will sprout new leaves. Fruit trees will also begin to blossom with leaves and flowers, making the landscape beautiful again.  But to the untrained eye, most... Read More →

In West Michigan, there are numerous fruit orchards that cover the landscape: cherries, apples, plums, and pears. Early every spring, all of the trees get a “haircut” as the farmers prune their trees to prepare them for the coming season.  Although the pruning makes the trees... Read More →