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What does faith look like to you?

February 17, 2017

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”—Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV). While comparing prices in the cereal aisle of a local store, I overheard two women discussing the state of our country—the bickering, the unrest, the demonstrations, the unknown. Their conversation revealed they are Christians. However, their faith in God wasn’t evident. Then, a few days later, I saw the following posted on a church marquee: “What does faith look like?” Hebrews 11:1 gives an excellent definition of faith. It’s substance. It’s evidence. Faith is believing the Word of God and then acting upon …

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No Other Commandment is Greater Than These

February 10, 2017

“‘And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’” The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these”—Mark 12:30-31(NLT). For over 11 years, I’ve sat down at my computer each week to write this column. It wasn’t part of my retirement plan after leaving education in 2005. But God had other plans. Although I grew up in the church, I didn’t have a personal relationship with God until my late 40s. I’ve never regretted accepting Jesus as my Savior …

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Contentment doesn’t come from Technology

February 3, 2017

“Turn to the Lord! He can still be found. Call out to God! He is near”—Isaiah 55:6(CEV). After 15 years of driving my 2001 Honda Passport, it was time to shop for another vehicle. I’d bought the car new and was content to drive it until it fell apart. However, with almost 175,000 miles on it, the SUV had started costing me too much this past year to keep it running. I needed something reliable. Shopping online first, I narrowed down my choices. I wanted something pre-owned with low miles. I needed a vehicle that would not only fit my …

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Are You Ready for a Change?

January 27, 2017

“We never give up. Our bodies are gradually dying, but we ourselves are being made stronger each day. These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing. Things that are seen don’t last forever, but things that are not seen are eternal. That’s why we keep our minds on the things that cannot be seen”—2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (CEV). January is almost over. If you vowed to make changes in 2017, have you made any progress? Change is difficult even for the most self-disciplined of us. It’s easier to get …

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Have You Been Surprised by God Lately?

January 20, 2017

When we unclutter our lives, we can make room for His amazing grace. Isn’t it time to open yourself to the blessings that follow when we let God surprise us?

Do You Need a Spiritual Check-up?

January 13, 2017

Make time for a spiritual checkup. God promises new life which is better than a new year.

Clinging to Jesus, Letting go of the Past

January 8, 2017

God makes all things new. Only He can take away the pain and heartache, replacing it with His best—Jesus.

Let’s start a prayer revolution in the New Year

December 29, 2016

We must stand in the gap for our leaders. We must lift up our nation with all its faults before the throne of God and pray that He continues to work in our midst.

Do You Have a Christmas Heart?

December 22, 2016

Why is it so difficult for us to reject the lure of commercialism and turn to the heart of the One who came down for one purpose?

Carol Round

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