Introduction: Scientists tell us that most of the body replaces itself every 7 – 15 years. The interior lining of the digestive track is new every 5 days. Skin all over our body is new every 2 – 4 weeks. The red blood cells are new every 6 months. Your liver regenerates every couple of...
Introduction: Have you ever noticed that movies are often not as good as the book? Sometimes, something is lost in the translation from the in-depth text to the verbal dialogue and the visual imagery. Sometimes, I believe, Jesus gets lost in the translation. Often people see Jesus only as a good man, a great teacher,...
Introduction: We live in a world where there’s really a great pandemic of negativity. Everywhere you go, people are critical, and they’re finding reasons to be negative. In these days of isolation and social and emotional turmoil with economic challenges, staying positive can be more than a step of faith; it can be a leap...
Introduction: Have you ever been around someone who was an encourager? Have you ever had to be around someone who was a discourager? I know I like hanging out with encouraging people. They inspire me to do better and challenge me to be an encourager too. As followers of Jesus, we should strive to be...
Introduction: Do you consider yourself a complaining person? Do others see you as a critical person? Complaining seems to be at epic proportions in our world today. Experts tells us that gratitude, not complaining, unlocks the door to increased positive characteristics of generosity, kindness, and encouragement. In Luke’s Gospel, there is an interesting account concerning...
Introduction: Have you ever experienced buyer’s remorse? You were happy when you purchased the item, but unhappy with the item when the first payment was due. The happiness you felt wasn’t sustainable. It was momentary. The Christmas story is about joy, not happiness. “What is the difference between joy and happiness?” is the question today....
