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Worried? Put God in the Moment
By
Linda Mintle
Alice just couldn’t concentrate on her day because worry impacted her thinking. Worry anticipates the future in an anxious and often negative way. Often we hang on to worry because we think it somehow benefits us. We might believe worry prepares us for the worst possible outcome. It doesn’t. When the outcome is bad, it is…
A UnLikely Source of Encouragement
By
Linda Mintle
All of us need to be encouraged on a regular basis given the stress of our lives and the problems we face. The biblical psalmist tells us to encourage ourselves in the Lord. But I never thought I would get encouragement from the first few chapters of the book of Numbers in the Bible. Our pastor…
The Best Gift of All: Merry Christmas!
By
Linda Mintle
The packages are all under the tree. There is excitement in the air. Christmas is almost here but can a gift really bring you joy? Perhaps for a moment, maybe weeks, even years in some cases. But more is needed for continuous joy! And there is one gift that lasts for a lifetime and brings comfort and joy. It’s not…
Killing Idols, Not Lincoln or Kennedy
By
Linda Mintle
Sitting in church Sunday, listening to the sermon reminded me of the best selling books on Killing Lincoln and Kennedy. The sermon had nothing to do with those books, rather the Scripture we read made me think about writing a book called, Killing Idols. Now, I am not about talking little statues. Rather, the kind of idols that Colossians…
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