GraceNotes
Fear of Heaven
We conquer a fear of heaven’s perceived disappointments through childlike wonder. What comes into your mind when you think of eternity in heaven? If you are a Christian, you probably feel hope or excitement. But have you ever had apprehensions about heaven? I confess that I have. I know I’ll make it in: my salvation rests solely on Jesus and nothing else. Instead, I fear eternity. Eternity is so, well, endless…
Read More“What Did You Give Your Sweetie (or Yourself) for Valentine’s Day?”
The answer depends a lot on the stage of your relationship! I hope you had a Happy Valentine’s Day! Written by Tom Holloway
Read MoreThe Art of Waiting
My father and grandfather are two of the most patient men I have ever known. Unfortunately, that trait didn’t get passed down to me. It’s not that it wasn’t taught but that I couldn’t seem to apply it. I always found it difficult to wait as a child and still do as an adult. But…
Read MoreLittle Is Much
How to Have Mustard Seed, Mountain Moving Faith Have you ever struggled to have faith in God? Perhaps you’ve been praying for months or even years for healing of a loved one, restoration of a broken friendship, or provision of a spouse. I know I have. As time passes, we often become discouraged at what…
Read MoreA Year of Hope
Hope is a powerful factor. It motivates one to move forward and look ahead, even in the most extenuating of circumstances. It keeps one focused on a goal, no matter how discouraging the current results might be. It is the hope of eternal life that gets the downcast Christian out of bed in the morning…
Read MoreGod is Glorious
There is a sacred connection between the holiness of God and His glory. Holiness is His nature; glory is the response of all of nature in the presence of His holiness. Glory is not light, yet conducts it. It was the shine in Moses’ face after all the goodness of God passed before him. It…
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