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We all can relate to the prayer that one man prayed: “ Lord, grant me patience…and please give it to me now.” In a culture dominated by “instant gratification,” patience is rare. But Christians are called by God to be patient, especially with other people and their failings. In... Read More →

When we celebrate Palm Sunday, we remember the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. At this event, Jesus rode into the city on a donkey while the crowds praised Him as a king and laid palm branches in the road before Him. The Jews believed that Jesus had come to give them... Read More →

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 →