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Abundance
Life in Christ is lived on a higher plane because of his overflowing forgiveness, love, and guidance. He promises us eternal life which begins the moment we accept him as our Lord and Savior. "The theif comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." -John 10:10. Take Christ's offer of life. -Pastor Mike
Worry
What good did worrying about something ever do in your life? Worrying is pointless because it cannot fill any of our needs. Only God knows what our needs are and can fill them. "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? -Luke 12:25. Bring your needs to Jesus and let him meet them. -Pastor Mike
Trials
We all will face trials of some kinds. It is never if, but when. Pain helps us to grow. "Considerate it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perserverance." -James 1:2. We can't pretend to be happy when we are in pain, but we can have a positive attitude. -Pastor Mike
Flame
What a difference between the flame of a birthday candle and that of a raging, uncontrollable house fire. God, like the house fire, is beyond our control. We cannot force him to do anything, yet he has saved us from sin and eternal death. "...and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our "God is a consuming fire". -Hebrews 12:28-29 -Pastor Mike
Compassion
Compassion seems to be a dying art. Rather than "walking in another's shoes", some people are judgemental about why a person is in a certain circumstance. God is faithful and is compassionate. "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. -Lamentations 3:22. -Pastor Mike
Running
I love going out running each morning very early to talk and listen to God. Sometimes I grow weary physically as I run . Isaiah promised that with God, individuals will spiritually "renew their strength, They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."-41: 31. Hope in the Lord. Just do it! -Pastor Mike
Strength
Don't you sometimes just want to give up? Listen to Paul's advice. "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day." -2 Corinthians 4:16. Gain inner strength from the Holy Spirit. Like Ramona in "Ramona Quimby-Age 8", be passionate. Be a Whacker and not a Tapper! -Pastor Mike
Discipline
It's hard to be disciplined. "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained for it." -Hebrews 12:11. We can accept God's discipline with resignation, self-pity, resentment, or gratefullness. Choose wisely! -Pastor Mike
Not Guilty
Have you ever been accused of doing something that was wrong? Sometimes we are guilty, and we just don't want to face it. "Therfore, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." -Romans 8:1 Even though we are guilty of sin, Jesus has declared us not guilty and has offered us freedom from sin and the power to do his will. -Pastor Mike
Critisism
David, in Psalm 141, asks God to give him wisdom in accepting honest, heart-felt criticism from others. "Let a righteous man strike me - it is a kindness; let him rebuke me - it is oil on my head." -v.5. God often speaks through others to help us improve our lives. Though it may hurt our egos, we need to hear and heed it. -Pastor Mike
