The Westminster Catechism states that the chief purpose of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Did you know that you were created to praise the Lord? There are two times to praise the Lord: when you feel like it and when you don’t. In […]
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22
Sep
2020
Praise is the Purpose of Life
16
Sep
2020
Perseverance is the Diligence of Life
Have you ever heard the term, “Practice makes perfect?” A student can take piano lessons for years, but only that student who ardently perseveres and practices with consistent devotion will develop the skill of playing the piano. It doesn’t matter how much the lessons cost or how […]
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02
Sep
2020
Peace is the Pathway of Life
God said He would give us peace that passes our understanding. The path of peace is not an alternate route that by-passes conflict. Instead, it is the spiritual connection in which God by-passes our understanding and gives us peace in the midst of the struggle. In fact, […]
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26
Aug
2020
Patriotism is the Allegiance of Life
The patriots and founding fathers of this nation were consumed with allegiance to God and their country. Laws originally passed to protect the symbol of freedom have now been redefined to protect the right to abuse it. It has become lawful to publicly burn the American flag. […]
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19
Aug
2020
Patience is the Trial of Life
We live in an age of instant gratification. We have instant potatoes, instant rice, and instant pudding which actually isn’t bad. However, I remember the days of hand-cranked homemade ice cream. I would watch the salt melt the ice on the outside and imagine the taste of […]
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12
Aug
2020
Parenting is the Privilege of Life
While the birth of a child is one of the most exciting events in life, the responsibility that accompanies it is staggering. What an awesome privilege when God places the miracle of a human life into the hands and charge of parents. Someone said, “The hand that […]
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05
Aug
2020
Pain is the Fact of Life
I do not believe God intended or enjoys watching His children suffer. However, I’m sure you have heard the expression, “No pain, no gain.” It is the ripping and tearing of muscle that causes us to build muscle. Parents wrestle with the inner conflict of wanting to […]
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29
Jul
2020
Outlook is the Perception of Life
If you never removed your sunglasses, “your world” would become the color of your lenses. The manner in which you perceive a situation, matters. You can’t always change your circumstances, but you can change how they affect you. You can look at your helplessness in an overwhelming […]
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22
Jul
2020
Organization is the System of Life
Many people accomplish very little in life because their lack of organizational skills keep them going in circles. Some never reach the finish line because they never get past the starting point. Others never even get on the track. If you are disorganized, don’t sink into despair. […]
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14
Jul
2020
Order is the Design of Life
It is the nature of God to bring order out of chaos. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…and the earth was without form and void and darkness covered the face of the deep.” For six days, God simply declared, “Let there be” and […]
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