by alanbender | Jul 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind; he is a...
by alanbender | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
“And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10 The gift of grace that God has bestowed on us is the greatest gift. It starts with the gift of our savior, the...
by alanbender | Oct 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you, not as the world gives do i give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” John 14:27 The verse John 14:26 states that through salvation in Jesus name, God the Father is giving...
by alanbender | Sep 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
In all aspects of our lives we are required to obey laws and rules. Children must obey their parents, citizens obey laws, students and athletes obey rules and so on. The first and most important rule of obedience that we seem to forget, is the obedience to God. He...
by alanbender | Aug 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
This is an important time for you. Life seems difficult. God has a purpose for everything that happens to you and that purpose is always for good. Remember God loves you and only wants what is best for you. There is always a ray of hope or something positive in...
by alanbender | Jul 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Does anger accomplish anything? I guess from an emotional standpoint, anger could be considered a stress reliever. On the other hand it could actually enhance stress. Usually anger is an emotional reaction to undesired circumstances. Meaning that if something...
by alanbender | Jul 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
How do we handle disappointment? You can not be disappointed in anything unless you have expectations. Disappointment and expectations go hand in hand. Some of the most common expectations are with ourselves and with others. We also have expectations of God. ...
by alanbender | Jun 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
God bestowed His Grace upon us. A gift of salvation that never has to be repaid. The most amazing and incredible gift that could ever be given throughout eternity. In receiving this gift we sometimes still find it difficult to give to others. We tend to evaluate...
by alanbender | Jun 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Scripture is the blueprint of our lives. It comforts us when we are sad, calms us when we are frightened or anxious and gives us wisdom when we try to “lean on our own understanding”. Most of my life I grew up thinking the Bible was not important or I...
by alanbender | Jun 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
You ever get those days that everything is irritating. Even as I write this blog I find myself hitting the computer keys a little harder than usual. Okay a lot harder. I started the day off feeling so joyful. It seemed like nothing could bother me. My day became...
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