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Praying First
One time there was a boy at church who got sick. His grandma said she'd ask the church to pray for him. He asked her, "Grandma, am I that sick?" He wasn't very sick, but that's how we sometimes look at prayer: something to do when nothing else is left. Prayer should...
Sickness, Mortality, and God’s Grace
I've been sick lately, and it has been very frustrating - sinus pressure to the point of balance issues, sweating for no external reason, muscle fatigue over little exertion. I haven't been this sick in a long time, but at least I'm feeling better today! I realize...
Strikes Me Interesting – Taking Care of the Earth
We talk a lot about taking care of the earth and the environment. While the topic can be riddled with misinformation and conflicting political interests, it is interesting that we do realize we're supposed to take care of our surroundings. On the one hand, it is...
Friendly Encouragement
I've noticed that having good friends helps me be a better person. Actively and passively, I'm encouraged by friends. Through words and actions, a friend can encourage me to do the right thing. Through just being themselves, a friend can encourage me to adjust my own...
God Trusting Us
We are supposed to trust God. After all, He's the most trustworthy person we'll ever know! There are plenty of life lessons we learn as Christians about trusting God, both from the Bible and our own experiences. But sometimes we don't talk about how God trusts us, and...
The Value of Wisdom
I've been reading in Proverbs for my Bible reading in the past few days, and it repeats a lot of things about wisdom. It talks about how wisdom is more valuable than precious physical things like silver, gold, and rubies. It talks about listening to those who are...