Character Matters Archive
Dear Reader, Here is the, “Lord’s Prayer,” in my own words: “Dear God, wise, loving and powerful, may your will be done in everything today. Please give me my daily necessities and forgive my sins, as I forgive those, I know I should. …
Dear Mom, Imagine the shepherd’s surprise on the night of Jesus’ birth. They were simply watching their sheep, like all the other nights, when suddenly everything changed. Kind of like a mother – doing ordinary things on an ordinary day…when, out-of-the-night-sky an angel …
Dear Mom, As moms, we are often pulled in many different directions. If you have little ones, you’re physically exhausted and if you have big ones, your mentally exhausted, and if you have both, – your physically and mentally worn out. From …
This day shouts, “start over” the old is gone and the new has come. The apostle Paul in the Bible certainly understood the concept of “the old is gone and the new has begun”. He needed a “do-over”. Read his story and you …
We had hoped this day would never come, however, when we heard the sound of the horn, we knew it was time to go. King Nebuchadnezzar had constructed a statue of himself and everyone, unbelievably, was to bow to his image. There was …
Doing Good There are needy people all around us. You don’t have to look far to find someone to encourage. While on his way to work one day, my son saw a man sleeping on a park bench. A quick thought entered his …
Our Perfect Father Since today is Father’s Day, it is fitting to say – I have such a good earthly father. He’s so kind, loving and generous, he’s just plain wonderful – I’m so blessed to be the daughter of such a good …
CHARIOTS OF FIRE The movie “Chariots of Fire” tells the story of a runner who competed in the 1924 Olympics. We learn so much from those who have gone before us; especially those who have walked with God and leave us a great …
Have you ever wondered if God really leads His people? Does He really go before them and make a way when there seems to be no way? This last month I have been reading through the book of Exodus in the Old …
What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do We have all felt overwhelmed and just didn’t know what to do at times. Didn’t know what decision to make and didn’t know which way to turn. Jehoshaphat, (what a name!) in the …
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