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How’s it growing? Your faith, that is. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” I’ve also heard faith explained as believing God will do what He says and acting on it. So, how’s it growing? Is God fighting for time in…

Disney princess movies stump me. Snow White and Cindy happily cleaning away with a song in their heart knowing full well the wicked women in their lives will make them do it again tomorrow. Really? My children and I are challenged—not to do the simple things—cooking, cleaning, etc.—but to have a good attitude in the…

I walked out my front door this morning to run and it was—cool. So? Summer lingers in Texas like an unwelcome guest. But this morning, the breeze was out of the north. It was wonderful. Texans appreciate refreshment, especially in the form of lower temperatures. One hundred degree summers will do that to you. When…

Honey. Vomit. Ever discussed these topics in Sunday school? Didn’t think so. Yet Solomon teaches us through some vivid word pictures. “If you find honey, eat just enough—too much of it, and you will vomit.” (Proverbs 25:16 NIV) Too much honey makes me think of Pooh Bear stuck in Rabbit’s front door. Vomit reminds me…

Another jar story. I couldn’t resist. Here a full jar begins the story, but by the end, the abundance has been miraculous. This widow is a believer, but her husband’s death has left the family in a financial crisis. She and her boys have nothing to live on, but that’s not the main concern. Creditors…

God, through Elijah, proclaimed a three year drought. To protect His prophet from King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, God hid Elijah by a small brook and provided takeout via Raven Express. Now, the brook is dry too. So God sends Elijah to the beach to a poor widow from Zarephath. Only God neglected to give…

Individual rights. Freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It’s the American way. But is it God’s way? God loves freedom too, but not how we think. He gives us free will and allows us to make our own choices. Yet, He asks us to lay down…