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Staying Calm in the Storm

While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” (Mark 5:35-36 NIV) Ever noticed how calm Jesus was during times of tragedy? The story ofContinue reading “Staying Calm in the Storm”

Don’t Delay Your Healing

There’s an interesting story in John chapter 5 about a man who was sick for 38 years. When Jesus met him, He asked him if he wanted to get well. But the man began to tell Jesus how many people had been getting ahead of him to get healed. So Jesus simply told him toContinue reading “Don’t Delay Your Healing”

Phony Christians

“Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miraclesContinue reading “Phony Christians”

Everyone’s Worth Melting For

For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God. (1 Peter 3:18 NASV) In Disney’s Frozen, Elsa unintentionally freezes her sister Anna’s heart. When the evil Prince Hans leaves Anna to die slowly in the cold, Olaf, the snowman, comes to herContinue reading “Everyone’s Worth Melting For”

It is the Lord!

Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” (John 21:7 NIV) When the resurrected Jesus appeared again to His disciples, by the Sea of Galilee, He was recognized by the miraculous catch of fish. Just a few years earlier, they had witnessed a similar miracle (Luke 5:1-11), so John couldn’tContinue reading “It is the Lord!”

Moving Forward with God

The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” (Exodus 33:14 NIV) Having experienced God’s mighty presence throughout the whole exodus journey, Moses couldn’t imagine going into the Promised Land without it. Even though God told Moses that an angel would lead the way, Moses still pleaded with God,Continue reading “Moving Forward with God”

Do You Speak Christianese?

These people make a big show of saying the right thing, but their heart isn’t in it. (Matthew 15:8 MSG) Growing up, I had to learn quite a few languages, and they were not all by choice. They were either spoken at home or in the country I lived in. As a born-again Christian, IContinue reading “Do You Speak Christianese?”

Rise Above Competition

This isn’t a chapter in the book, but something I felt the need to write about in our increasingly competitive world. I’m not sure why some people choose to compete with others (quite foolish if you ask me, since there will always be someone who’s better than us at something). I’ve watched people compete forContinue reading “Rise Above Competition”

Rise Above the Lies

Once again, this isn’t a chapter in the book, but something I felt the need to write about today. On a day when many people celebrate “love”, it’s easy for those who are single to believe in lies. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with finding – and being – with someone who loves and makes youContinue reading “Rise Above the Lies”

Rise Above Evil

“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good…” (Genesis 50:20 ESV) Do I believe that people can have bad intentions towards us, even those we thought were supposed to be good to us? People who would rather see you fail than win, cry than laugh, fall than rise? Sadly,Continue reading “Rise Above Evil”