Book Review:God Loves Broken People: And Those Who Pretend They’re Not

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Sheila Walsh is a well known Christian singer and author.  She has written numerous books on theology and the individual Christian walk.  In this most recent title, God Loves Broken People: And Those Who Pretend They’re Not, Walsh takes readers on journey through brokenness and all that comes with it.  Each chapter shares insight, with [...]

Kingdom Man: Book Review

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I have really enjoyed all of the titles by Dr. Tony Evans that I have had the pleasure of reading. I always anticipate great analogies and clear and concise explanations of somewhat challenging biblical concepts. Once again, Dr. Evans is utilizing his gift in Kingdom Man. Dr. Evans begins by sharing many startling statistics about [...]

Accidental Pharisees: Book Review

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During the recent Presidential election I saw the feed and timelines on various social media sites filled with hateful and judgmental rhetoric, along with the incorrect application of scripture.  Many of my well-meaning brothers and sisters in Christ sounded a lot like the Pharisees I had read so much about in the Bible.  Their  misdirected [...]

The Consequences of Compromise

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Scripture warns us continually of the adverse effects of our sinful nature.  We are charged not to indulge in any sinful practices because they lead to separation from God.  A broken relationship.  However, because we have a habit of desiring instant gratification, we often fail to make the proper decision.  We look for gray areas [...]

True Success?

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25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.   1 Corinthians 9:25 (NKJV) Recently, I had the chance to watch a little T.V. without my children.  I settled on a marathon of the T.V. One series [...]

It Had to Come to This

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Psalms 66: 10-12 KJV 10 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. 11 Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins. 12 Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out [...]

Our Father in Heaven

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Our Father in Heaven By Anne Simpson A woman’s view of her Heavenly Father is often tainted by her view of her earthly father. A cold and distant father? A cold and distant God. Likewise, a generous, loving father renders her view of God as generous and loving as well. How about you? What was [...]

Confessions of a Former Coupon Snob

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I guess for me it started when I was in high school.  My very first job was at a Food Lion supermarket.  I can remember how agitated I would get when these women, with stacks of unorganized paper clippings, would come into my line and attempt to sort through them as I tried to move [...]

Spiritual Eating Disorders

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Spiritual Eating Disorders By Deborrah Ogans Anorexia and Bulimia are very serious eating disorders that occur when one does not properly relate to food. Eating disorders are serious. They can and do result in physical and emotional turmoil. There are a lot of control issues related to eating disorders. An unbalanced spiritual diet will result [...]

Follow Me

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Many people often compliment my husband and I in regards to the eating habits of our children, especially our three year old.  She doesn’t eat candy.  In fact, she refuses it!  She has just begun to experiment with very small pieces of chocolate but, that’s it.  She prefers carrots, celery, apples and grapes, etc.  Of [...]