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Silencing the Sounds

Noise affects human behavior. In one experiment carried out by psychologists, a student leaving a library intentionally dropped an armload of books. In 50% of the cases, a passerby stopped to help the student pick up the books. Then the experimenters brought out a...

From Pain to Purpose

Life is hard.  2020 has been hard.  The Pandemic and Politics aren’t the only things we have had to deal with.  Many of us have suffered physically and emotionally and have endured relational pains and schedule pressures at the same time.  How can we frame what we...

The Pathway to Purity

Psalm 119:9-16  How can a young person stay on the path of purity?    By living according to your word.10 I seek you with all my heart;  do not let me stray from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart   that I might not sin against you.12 Praise be to...

Dealing with Difficult People

I can’t remember the preacher who told the story about this husband and wife who were having trouble.  Their names were Herman and Henrietta. They were going through their brand-new house. It was a house that Henrietta had paid for with her money. Henrietta was...

From Anxiety to Anticipation

This past week, I posted a question on the Young Adults FB page, asking for help with preaching themes.  I wanted to know what they face on a regular basis that I might be able to address.  Someone suggested the topic of anxiety which I believe impacts people of all...

Oneness, God’s Design for Marriage

Everyone loves a good love story, right?  What makes for a good love story, a great marriage from God’s perspective?  We’re going to look at that today, and let me say that if you aren’t married, don’t tune me out.  Perhaps you can share this message with someone else...