March 2009 Christian Living Updates

March 5, 2009

Angels -- Part II
Last week I wrote about a couple, of what I believe were, angelic visits.<
The Church and mental illness
I love the church. I couldn't possibly get by without the love and fellowship of my dear friends in my local congregation.

March 13, 2009

Authenticity
WHEN Stephanie and I met, we just seemed to click right away. I was immediately struck by her beauty - her piercing grey green eyes, and her unique sense of style.<
Desire for change
The Presence of God is the very origin and wellspring of life itself. It is no wonder then, that to draw near this Presence is to approach the most fertile place in existence...
Joy and Brokenness
Do you have a favorite chair, a place you feel most at home and comfortable? So does joy. Joy's favorite chair is your sadness, your weakness, your grief.

March 19, 2009

Church attendance: miracle cure or mirage?
FROM happier marriages, to giving more generously of their time and money, to better grades at school: the list of scientific studies showing that regular churchgoers lead richer lives continues to grow.<
The Church - the greatest force on Earth
The Church is the most magnificent concept ever created. It has survived persistent abuse, horrifying persecution, and widespread neglect.
Questions about counseling
Counseling is not about the counselor giving you advice or fixing you. It's about you using the resources and input of a counselor to work through issues in your life.

March 26, 2009

Peacemaking in the family
"I therefore ... beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."<
LEARNING TO LOVE - Believing in people
We are not born with love. It is something we must learn. We must learn to love God and we must learn to love people.
The training effect
One way or another, life grows. We have very little say in the fact that it grows, but we do have say in how it grows.

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