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A God That Makes Sense to Me

  Why do I think that my mind should be able to make sense of God and his mind?  Why do I insist? I’m not talking about the advance of our understanding in science.  Everything we learn is simply another step to understanding this amazing creation of God and like a proud parent, God probably celebrates every scientific step we make in understanding this creation of His.  Our growth in scientific understanding is not what this is about because creation...

Addiction. Defeat. Destruction.

Of all the tortures of hurt and pain available to the evil one, addiction must be among his mightiest.  The soul who carries the pain of addiction carries many lifetimes of hurt. The precious wounded journeyer is romanced by promises of better times and pain left behind.  Addiction seductively kisses the lips of the addict with the hope of freedom from the torment of life and comfort if one simply takes addiction by the hand and gives oneself away.  Addiction...

Hurting now, Healing now

Weekly Insight for Intimacy (re-posted from National Institute of Marriage) “One of the most difficult and humbling things to do is to admit wrong, apologize and ask forgiveness. However, it can serve as a wonderful way to make possible reconciliation, healing and growth in relationships. In fact, scripture suggests that if someone holds anything against us, we should seek to restore the relationship ahead of laying our gift at the altar (Matthew 5:23-24). It seems significant that we would try...

A Day With God

A Day With God… a Stuttgart Harvest Church Challenge Read the verse, say something to God, listen to Him as you go. 8:00 a.m. Psalms 63:1 (NLT) O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. 9:00 a.m. Psalms 63:2 (NLT) I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. 10:00...