Spiritual Life
Jesus helps those who are deeply grieving
It's been said that God created man because he loved the stories.
Spiritual Life
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SPIRITUAL LIFE
Listen for God's presence in life happenings
One morning as I walked by my window in the darkest hour before dawn, a setting full moon grabbed my attention. It hung suspended above the horizon, casting a pathway of shimmering light across the river. Captivated by its beauty, my concerns and worries instantly vanished.
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SPIRITUAL LIFE
Be prepared to talk about end-of-life wishes
I recently facilitated a gathering of retirees where a man shared his frustration about being "conversation ready" while his four children were not.
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SPIRITUAL LIFE
Wisdom chooses love rather than division
King Solomon carefully studied the two women standing before him. His lingering silence thickened the air, already charged with emotion.
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SPIRITUAL LIFE
Scriptures offer timeless truths for graduates
Rewind to high school baccalaureate 1983: faintly feathered hair and faint memories of singing a duet with my friend, Wendy. With appropriate sincerity we emoted our way through the Stormie Omartian lyric, "You are the Builder; I'm made of stone. I find it hard to see, what You could make of me. ...
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SPIRITUAL LIFE
Imagine greatness of God in the universe
"Pastor Dan, do you think there are aliens?"
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SPIRITUAL LIFE
Having relationship with Jesus Christ is vital
When I was about 13 years old, I learned an important lesson from my father that has helped shape who I am today. We were sitting in the kitchen and he asked me a simple question: "What is the most important relationship you should have in your life?"
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SPIRITUAL LIFE
Seek spiritual enlightenment
Recent random violent acts throughout the country have gripped the nation in a major dilemma.
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SPIRITUAL LIFE
Be disciplined, stay positive in tough times
A large majority of Americans are having some type of financial challenge. There are many who are struggling to make ends meet. There are those who have been laid off, had their hours cut, had their homes go into foreclosure, lost their benefits, and the list goes on.
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SPIRITUAL LIFE
Respond to God with a 'yes' when he calls
We often say that a couple is pregnant together. So, as God knitted my first son in the womb, I tried to be pregnant too.
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LIGHT NOTES
A 'special delivery' gift changes outlook on giving
It’s the season when gifts find their way to a doorstep, an office desk or an overstuffed mailbox. The colorful bags and boxes wrapped with bright bows brighten any wintry December day; a reminder that someone is thinking of us.


