Think on these things (Philippians 4:8-9)
Labor Day is one day in the year set aside to celebrate the value of our hard work. For many it represents the wealth they acquired over the year on the backs of blue-collar workers, while for these workers it represents the sense of satisfaction and accomplishments in their God-given …
From the National Institute of Health on Aging: “As people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Being alone may leave older adults more vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation, which can affect their health and well-being.” A 2023 report by the U.S. Surgeon General, titled “Our Epidemic …
Many people have the wrong idea about who needs salvation. They think a good friend is “good enough,” a kind neighbor is “kind enough” or a religious relative is “religious enough.” They ask, “Will God send good people to Hell just because they don’t believe in Jesus?” They rationalize, “Isn’t …
In Genesis 28:20-22, Jacob vowed a vow unto God under duress, saying in these verses “If God will … I will.” However, soon as Jacob got out from under his troubles, he forgot his vows — but God never forgot. It would be 30 years before Jacob fulfilled his vows …
In Numbers 32, Jewish Tribes Reuben and Gad didn’t want to go into the Promised Land with Israel. Their reasoning was that they found the choicest grazing land for their “very great multitude of cattle” (32:1,4). They requested this land be given as their possession and not to be taken …
In 2 Samuel 21:1, Israel was starving during a devastating famine that had been ongoing for three years. It was the King’s responsibility to take care of and feed his people. Though the Bible doesn’t tell us what King David did for those three years, we can imagine he formed …
In 1 Samuel 12:19, Israel wanted what the world had, a king. Having a king was obviously not a sin, or else God would never have endorsed it nor anointed a king for them in 12:14 God allowed them to have their king but warned them in 12:20-21 to remain …
One of the easiest ways to get discouraged in our season of life is to forget the benefits and blessings afforded us as believers. When we forget the privileges which are ours because of our relationship with Christ, we are in danger of viewing our Christian life as a duty …
From the National Institute of Health on Aging: “People are more likely to have problems with balance as they grow older. … Balance problems can be caused by certain medications or medical conditions. … A part of the inner ear called the labyrinth is responsible for balance. When the labyrinth …
From the National Center for Life and Liberty (NCLL): “The most reliable way to protect yourself and your health care interests is to designate a trusted person or team of persons (2-3) to be your health care agent(s) (sometimes called “health care surrogate” or “proxy”) who is tasked with making …
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