Put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ. (Philemon 1:6) God is good! And He has good things in store for you! Paul encourages us to both understand – comprehend and appreciate – all the good things God has provided…

Prayer is not always easy, and while we don’t necessarily want all our prayers scripted out for us (for we are in relationship with God, and we can speak with Him heart-to-heart all day long), our souls can benefit greatly from borrowing the prayers of the Bible, particularly the Psalms. David wrote a lovely evening prayer…

But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:48) “Who do you think I am, God?” “Hey, I’m only human!” These are the excuses we make for ourselves when we don’t feel like living up to our potential. Taking the high road and going beyond the call of…

Holding her hand, he said to her, “Talitha koum!” (Mark 5:41) He took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. (Mark 10:16) Touch is vital to our survival. Psychologists tell us it is our first mode of communication. Before we understand our mother’s words, we understand her touch. Touch…

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