James 1:19–21 NIV My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the…
Bonsai trees are an amazing work of art. They are actually miniature trees trained to grow in various shapes. They are not merely little shrubs cut down. Rather they are dwarfed trees that are trained to grow as the tree might in nature. This involves pruning from a master caretaker who knows precisely what the…
Christ is Risen! … He is risen indeed! He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:6 ESV Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty and Ed Cash How can it be, the One who died, Has borne our…
Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. Psalm 86:5 You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. In A Forgiving God in an Unforgiving World, Ron Lee Davis retells the true story of a priest in the Philippines,…
Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” Psychology Today recently summarized 20 years of scientific research on happiness. They found that children with imaginary friends, married people, Oscar winners, and smiling baseball players tend to be…