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Coronavirus Isn't the Problem, Death Is

Coronavirus Isn’t the Problem, Death Is

In my lifetime, I have never encountered a worldwide pandemic.  The word pandemic alone is enough to conjure up all sorts of fear, anxiety, doubt, and distrust.  Economies crashing, coronavirus cases rising.  Grocery store shelves empty, hospitals overwhelmed.  Decreasing social gatherings, increasing isolation.  But coronavirus isn’t the problem, death is. In times like these, we … Read more Coronavirus Isn’t the Problem, Death Is

Be Occupied with Joy

Be Occupied with Joy

In the Book of ECCLESIASTES, we are told to how to have our hearts occupied with joy, but here in America, our world view is generally occupied with the lusts of the heart and the cares of this world.  We continually seek a bigger house, a newer car, a better job, better friends, new spouses, … Read more Be Occupied with Joy

Jesus Asks Us to Sit

Jesus Asks Us to Sit

When Jesus finishes teaching his Sermon on the Mount, He asks His disciples to feed the crowd.  Understandably, the disciples balk at the idea of feeding 5000+ people with food and money that they simply don’t have.  Jesus’ response?  Let’s take a look.

Grief to Action

From Grief to Action

In the Book of NEHEMIAH, Nehemiah sees the devastation of Jerusalem and grieves, but he doesn’t stop there, or doubt God’s goodness – he prays for it.  Nehemiah goes from grief to action.

Stepping Out in Faith

Stepping Out in Faith

It sounds counter intuitive, but stepping out in faith means ignoring earthly wisdom.  Being wise is certainly a good and godly trait (hello PROVERBS), but when God asks for faith, it probably won’t make conventional sense.

Laban’s Thoughtfulness?

Laban’s Thoughtfulness?

January 17, 2018February 28, 2020Adam Belle

Thoughtfulness is not one of the first character traits that I would initially attribute to Laban, but lets take a look at the story from the Book of GENESIS a little deeper.

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