Recently I read that small acts of intentional love actually trigger our brains into releasing oxytocin, which literally lifts our spirits into a natural high state. Giving gives us a positive emotion and a natural high. Maybe that is why GOD calls us to give to others. GIVE OF YOUR TIME, TALENT AND RESOURCES Give … More KEEP GIVING
Let’s try today to look at our world with fresh eyes. Lately I have been caught up in seeing all the darkness and evil. Oh it’s been so heavy. But I feel today, GOD pulling me back in HIS direction, to notice, to wonder and to worship HIM. Because HE is there, spiritually and actively. … More SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
The meaning of the word HOLY is to be set apart. That is who our GOD is………magnificent and HOLY. The recent spectacle shown at the opening ceremonies at the Olympics is an example of what darkness and true evil looks like. And to think this was done on the world stage to mock our HOLY GOD! Our HOLY GOD works in … More SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
I recently read this quote by Paul David Tripp in his devotional book entitled: New Morning Mercies……. “WHATEVER CONTROLS THE WORSHIP OF YOUR HEART CONTROLS YOUR CHOICES, WORDS, EMOTIONS, AND ACTIONS.” Our hearts worship and tend to love something. We can get obsessed about an idea, a person, place or thing. It seems to be … More SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
Honestly there is no place right now that I would rather be than in Church. I wake up usually on the weekend looking so forward to it that there is joy within me. We do sing songs before we hear the word preached and our worship team is a good one. PSALM 132: 7 “LET … More UNIFY AND GLORIFY
I live in the desert and see cactus just like the one pictured above. They grow in peoples yards and yes they actually bloom gorgeous flowers. I am always amazed that GOD was able to bless this dry landscape with flowers that don’t need much water. So because it is Tuesday, let’s take a small … More JUST BECAUSE IT’S TUESDAY
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