“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteous life God desires.” James […]
Author: Melissa Paul
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I’ve been attending a Bible study this year on my favorite book of the Bible – Acts. It begins with the resurrected Jesus promising the apostles that they will receive the Holy Spirit and be […]
Looking For Peace
These are interesting times we live in, aren’t they? Although nothing is new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9), we are experiencing something unusual with the spread of the Coronavirus. Life as we know it has […]
Rest for the Weary
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 How busy are you? Do you feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day […]
Identity in Christ
At the start a new year, followers of Jesus tend to focus on setting goals in regards to reading and studying the Bible. There are many blessings that come from being rooted in God’s Word. […]
If You Are Lonely Or Hurting
As we move through this holiday season and look forward to celebrating the birth of our Savior, there may be someone near you who is lonely or hurting. Maybe you are lonely or hurting. This […]
The God Who Stays
Have you heard the song “The God Who Stays,” by Matthew West? Here is the chorus: “You’re the God who stays You’re the God who stays You’re the one who runs in my direction When […]
Resurrection Power
One of my favorite songs is Resurrection Power by Chris Tomlin. No matter what is happening in my day, I always feel encouraged. Listening to these words gets my perspective back in place and reminds […]
Feed or Starve?
I read something in a book a few years ago that I’ve never forgotten. What you feed grows; what you starve dies. After thinking about this concept, I realized it applies to many things in […]
Open this gift on Valentine’s Day
When Valentine’s Day rolls around, I always spend time thinking about the truest Valentine anyone could ever have. Jesus Christ. There is no other being who could ever love you more. He suffered and died […]