Category Archives: Faith & Witness

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Just Go with It

“Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven.” -From the Lord’s Prayer, Matthew 6:10 “You need to start living in God’s Will rather than insisting upon what it is that you would like to have in life.” Although they were merely words

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The Rainbow People

One of the most incredible facts about our relationship with God is that before we were ever conceived God not only knew us; but had also consecrated us to be his light-bearers (Jeremiah 1:5). Our Creator had plans for our lives, plans that would provide

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Trust in Waiting

1 Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers, 2 for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; so you will live in the land, and

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Where’s the Trust?

For I hear many whispering, “Terror on every side!” They conspire against me and plot to take my life. But I trust in you, LORD; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies,

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Be Still and Know

Although I cannot state that I always wholeheartedly agree with many of the assertions and suggestions prevalent in modern psychology, or, more particularly what I have come to refer to as “self-help pop psychology,” there is one which I have found through experience, and particularly

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Muddying the Waters of Trust

When we read Psalm 37:3-4, “Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart,” we may not be able to hear what God is

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The Possible Arrogance of Beliefs

Can you solve the mysteries of God? Can you discover everything about the Almighty? (Job 11:7 NLT) I never cease to be amazed at the arrogance of those who believe that they have the complete truth about God or that some specific belief that they

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Our Hearts Do Not Condemn Us

Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our

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True North

In the LGBT community, we face bullies constantly. And we know all too well that the torment does not automatically stop when we leave school. This epidemic has put the lives of our youth are at stake — and those of many adults, as well.

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The Goofy-Happy Love of God

Fag. Sissy. Bulldagger. Bull Dyke. These are words that if left unchecked, can erode the self-esteem of a same-gender loving person. When these words or hurtful phrases are spewed from the pulpit, they can cause double damage. People usually come into the church naked, with