Stress

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What’s stressing you out right now? God’s Word offers help. “Give me relief from my distress,” David prays (Psalm 4:4). Then he writes out a prescription for how that happens, and shares it with us. There is good stress and there is bad stress. Sports psychologists Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz write chapters about it in their classic book, The …

Jesus Washes Dirty Feet

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Pedicures give a fresh look and feel to otherwise unattractive feet and toes. Our world is filled with hate, divisiveness and self-centered ugliness. Jesus knows how to give it a fresh look, and it involves your feet.

Stubborn Jesus

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Roger could have been in good shape to be out playing a bit of summer time golf today. However, his rotator cuff is still giving him troubles. It’s actually been painful for some time. But, he’s convinced it won’t be a problem. Despite his wife’s insisting, he won’t go see a doctor. Some men have worse problems due to their …

How To Stop Complaining

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We complain about bad drivers, rude neighbors, government ineptitude, problems that we ourselves caused, and of course we complain about the weather.  Complaining is a symptom of selfishness, fear and pride. When you complain, you are basically cursing God for his good gifts, good work, and good will. God miraculously rescued his special people the Israelites from captivity and slavery …

Do Believers Die Spiritually?

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You are going to die. That shouldn’t shock or surprise you. We see death all around us, and it’s because of sin. Without sin in our world, death would not happen. (See Romans 5). True or False: Anyone who believes in Jesus will never die.  Well, some might think of Jesus’ statement in John 11:25,26 when he cleverly contrasts the …

Forgiveness Is Not Easy

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Abuse. Torture. Injustice. The sins that Joseph’s brothers committed against him qualify as crimes. They hated him. They sold him to slave traders. They lied to their father that a wild animal had attacked and killed him. By God’s powerful and gracious care, Joseph survived. More than that, he rose to the ranks of the second highest official in the …

Invite Your One

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How can you improve your evangelism? Need some encouragement, some inspiration, some guidance for inviting others to church?  Check out all the helps and some bigger promises of God in this series called “Invite Your One.” Sauerkraut, cold showers, and who to invite to church. What makes the weather so important and how that helps us invite friends to church. …

How To Be Happy

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Check out this series based on the book of Philippians. How humility and harmony relate to happiness. The secret of contentment. Thinking like Jesus. And more … https://crosslifepf.org/messages/series/be-happy-2021/

Naaman Is Healed

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Water cleans all kinds of things like clothes, dishes, cars and people. God’s living water cleans all kinds of people, from the inside to the outside.