Keeping the Faith
Light Versus Darkness
Over these last several months, we all have had to deal with changes in our daily routines. Sometimes we may even wonder if these changes will prevent us from accomplishing the plans that we have […]
Keeping the Faith
Keeping the Faith
Jesus will meet your needs
The news of the killing of John the Baptist was devastating. John was a great prophet, loved and followed by multitudes from different layers of society. Even some of Jesus’ disciples were his previous disciples, […]
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Three Action Words
The world we live in is crying out for help and for some common sense and restraint. We all wish for a comeback from the social unrest, the economic downturn and the coronavirus pandemic. We […]
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“No one will live for himself”
With increasing numbers of people isolated because of quarantine and social distancing, COVID-19 is not the only public health threat we should be worried about. Loneliness is one as well. In his letter to the […]
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God, Compassionate and Caring
When I was thinking about crying, I asked myself, “Why do we cry? When do we cry?” We cry when we are hurt, afflicted, suffering, when we feel unbearable pain. Have you ever thought that […]
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Who is my neighbor?
Today in a world of new reality, we have started to look at our surroundings more closely than ever before. We are more appreciative of our police officers, nurses, doctors and emergency caregivers. We began […]
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Living an Exemplary Life
In Jeremiah, we read: “I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jer. 29:11) God […]
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Using Faith to Confront Life’s Troubling Giants
While we are still experiencing social distancing from each other, I come to tell you that you are not distant from your church. Your pastors, rest assured, are praying every day for you and asking […]
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“Do not fear; only believe”
This was the command of Jesus that brought the deceased daughter of Jairus to life and turned the sadness of the girl’s parents to happiness. “Do not fear; only believe” is the command of protection, […]
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Christianity Without Easter
Last week, we all, many of us from our homes, celebrated Easter – the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. At the time of the resurrection, none of Jesus’ friends and followers were there with […]