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Nothing on Earth Satisfies

We brought nothing into the world, so we can take nothing out. But, if we have food and clothes, we will be satisfied with that. — 1 Timothy 6:7-8Satisfied? That ...

A Tale of Two Fires

When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just ...

Dads, Be the Hero

We talk about our moms as the center of the family. And in certain critical ways, they always will be.But as fathers we have just as important a role to ...

As It Is In Heaven: Anxiety, Worry, Fear, Death, and God

Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths. — UnknownKnow God Is RealFrom my many experiences, I believe some of our anxiety ...

God Changes Hearts

When grace happens, we receive not a nice compliment from God but a new heart. Give your heart to Christ, and He returns the favor.“I will give you a new ...

Do You Want Your Faith to Grow?

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. — 2 Peter 3:18Growing Stronger in FaithMany years ago, engineers made plans to construct a suspension ...

Forgiveness: A National Tragedy and Radical Love at Mother Emanuel AME

Editor’s Note: On June 17, 2015, at 9:05 p.m., a young man with a handgun opened fire on a prayer meeting at the Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...

The Law of Reaping and Sowing

The law of cause and effect is a basic law of life. The Bible calls it the Law of Sowing and Reaping.You reap whatever you sow. If you sow to ...

The Sixth Love Language

Editor’s Note: Chad and Julie Veach’s lives turned upside down when they learned that their beautiful baby girl Georgia had a rare brain disorder called Lissencephaly. Soon friends began getting ...

Lord, You Are Good

As I boarded a plane last week, the pilot called my name. He was standing in the cockpit entrance, greeting passengers.“Well, hello, Max.” I looked up. It was my friend ...

Without Him How Lost I Would Be

May the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with all of you.— 2 Thessalonians 3:16The story goes that as a seventeen-year-old, he ...

Winning at Life: Give God the Glory

The Bible is a book about many things, but one of the great themes running from cover to cover is men and women rising to the challenges in life through ...

Communion: Awareness of Holiness

And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body given for you; do this in remembrance of Me. — Luke ...

Impossible Situations? He is the Lord of Possibilities

Mr. Football: Johnny UDuring the 1950s & 1960s, there was one name that became synonymous with football — Johnny Unitas. During these great growth years of the NFL, Unitas helped ...

God's Peace for When You Feel Unforgiving

Tonight even your cozy bed can’t swallow up the feelings vying for your attention. They’re strong feelings, powerful and passionate. To sum it up, you’re harboring unforgiveness toward someone, and ...

In Touch With a World of Hurt

Editor’s Note —The James Code is dedicated to “those special and sacrificial pastors, their wives, and in most cases, their widows in Mission:Dignity who have given their lives to serving ...

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