"Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken." -Psalm 55:22 This morning, I went to the woods. I walked slowly, inhaling the pungent aroma of awakening earth, thankful for the warmth of the sunlight as it shone on my face. I cast my cares on …
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What Does it Mean to Be Truly Blessed?
Do you consider yourself blessed? If you think blessed equals happy and having what we want, then I guess most probably your answer is NO. But what I've learned in my life full of multiple losses, disappointments, grief and a myriad of unmet expectations is that I had a wrong definition of happiness. I remember …
4 Steps for Living On Mission for Christ
By Matt Hess There are so many nice things that we can do to make a difference in the world every single day: Volunteer at a local nursing home Serve the homeless in simple practical ways Be kind to others Raise money for a cause Donate blood However, as Christians we should ask ourselves, what …
Spiritual Fasting for the Everyday Christian
By Matt Hess “I guess I’m just hungry for more.” In over twenty years as a pastor, this is a phrase I have heard from many Christians. At the heart of this longing for “more” comes from the fact that as God’s children, this world is not our eternal home. I believe Hebrews 11:16 articulates …
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