Because of living in such a complex high-tech age, sometimes we overlook some of the charming simple things in life. From childhood we are challenged to greatness. Our parents take pride in each of our accomplishments. Difficult feats become easy when they are mastered. We forget that […]
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25
Jun
2024
Simplicity is the Pleasure of Life
15
Jun
2022
Stress is the Agitation of Life
According to medical doctors, seventy to ninety-three percent of all disease is stress-related. Emotional responses to stress are self-pity, anger, hostility, fear, anxiety, and worry. Obsessive, negative thought patterns elevate the stress level. This can have detrimental effects of high blood pressure, chest pain, stomach ulcers, migraine […]
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02
May
2022
Hope is the Anchor of Life
Even the sound or sight of the word “hope” projects a sigh of relief. What is hope? The Apostle Paul describes hope in Hebrews 6:19 as an anchor of the soul. It is what holds us through the storm. Hope is like the root system of the […]
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03
Jun
2021
Serenity is the Tranquility of Life
The story is told of a contest with a prize for the best painting depicting serenity. Many beautiful pictures of quiet lakes and landscapes were submitted, but the painting awarded the prize was a picture of a thundering waterfall. Upon closer scrutiny on a projecting ledge of […]
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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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20
Aug
2014
Simplicity is the Pleasure of Life
Because of living in such a complex high-tech age, sometimes we overlook some of the charming simple things in life. From childhood we are challenged to greatness. Our parents take pride in each of our accomplishments. Difficult feats become easy when they are mastered. We forget that […]
Read more
06
Aug
2014
Serenity is the Tranquility of Life
The story is told of a contest with a prize for the best painting depicting serenity. Many beautiful pictures of quiet lakes and landscapes were submitted, but the painting awarded the prize was a picture of a thundering waterfall. Upon closer scrutiny on a projecting ledge of […]
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27
Feb
2013
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, […]
Read more
08
Aug
2012
Stress is the Agitation of Life
According to medical doctors, seventy to ninety-three percent of all disease is stress-related. Emotional responses to stress are self-pity, anger, hostility, fear, anxiety, and worry. Obsessive, negative thought patterns elevate the stress level. This can have detrimental effects of high blood pressure, chest pain, stomach ulcers, migraine […]
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26
Jun
2012
Hope is the Anchor of Life
Even the sound or sight of the word “hope” projects a sigh of relief. What is hope? The Apostle Paul describes hope in Hebrews 6:19 as an anchor of the soul. It is what holds us through the storm. Hope is like the root system of the […]
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