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Hope for When It Hurts
Before we can talk about loving God with all your soul, it may be helpful to go back to where it all began in Genesis 2:7 where we read in the KJV, And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul...
Read MoreThere is nothing about it that’s not purposeful. Nothing wasted. All your sorrows have meaning.
Read MoreAs another year begins I am drawn to a passage in Mark 12 where Jesus reminds us what our priorities should be: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength…Love your neighbor as yourself. Mark 12:30-31
Over the next several posts of Care Corner I would like to focus on these verses to gain some insight into what Jesus intended for us to remember as we live our lives for Him...
Read MoreThe Bible Club started off like every other one. . . . THEN IT HAPPENED!!!!!! . . .
Read MoreHow do we keep in step with the Holy Spirit? The context of this verse talks about living by the Spirit and not gratifying the desires of our sinful nature because they are...
Read MoreThe wise men knew something but not everything about this new baby. They invested time and energy into seeking Him. They found Him and worshipped Him. They went home thankfully celebrating Him.
Read MoreAs a new year begins we sometimes think about setting new goals and changing how we manage our lives. In Luke 6, Jesus challenges us to think about the...
Read MoreHAPPY NEW YEAR!How does it feel when people give you that greeting? I imagine it feels like salt in a fresh wound.
Read MoreAs a young mother, I tried to do everything right for my sweet, baby boy, even the things that were difficult. On one occasion I took him for an immunization; I believe he was about nine months old. I was trying to distract him when the nurse put the needle in his chubby thigh. His only response was that he frowned at me. If he could have put his confusion into words . . .
Read MoreThink about Christmas - what was the greatest gift you ever received? Now when I think about the Greatest Gift, I think of the gift that God gave to us many years ago...
Read MoreExtending grace and restoration to another person brings peace. You may not forget what has happened but you are able to...
Read MoreI was just chatting with a bereaved dad whose son died over 10 years ago. He’s hurting today because of Connecticut. If you are feeling renewed sorrow because you know what these newly bereaved parents are feeling, know that I am praying for you.
Read MoreImmanuel ... … means God with us. That’s how God described to Mary who her son was – even before he was conceived.
Read MoreAs we face the financial situation here at H*VMI I feel we need to look at, look up and look ahead. First of all, we need to look at the picture realistically. As of today, we are $156,012.32 behind last years giving. . . .
Read MorePart of what God desires for us in our relationships with others is to “be compassionate to one another.” Being compassionate means to be...
Read MoreOn no other day do we count so much on things or events to make us happy.Most of us grievers would just as soon be sick through the whole shebang!
Read MoreAs Christmas approaches, our hearts are drawn to messages of being kind to one another as we think about spending time together and giving gifts to each other. After all, isn’t this the time of year when our kindness toward others kicks into gear and we are...
Read MoreAs the Christmas season approaches we are all thinking about gifts - ones we give to each other and ones we are hoping to receive. Many years ago . . .
Read MoreIf it is biblically mandated, do it. Something in this category is certainly going to be beneficial and healing, just the sort of activity you need to be involved in. This includes some time to worship. I know that the usual Christmas services could be overwhelming – with crowds and joyful music. Try to find a local “blue Christmas” service, planned for people just like you - hurting people. Plan to go to the smallest, probably the earliest, service at your church. Avoid the crowds but go and worship this God who came near. That’s what we are celebrating.
Read MoreA grieving person is exhausted by grief, has a hard time concentrating and making decisions, and can’t think as agilely as they used to... All those skills are necessary for Christmas shopping. So what’s a parent to do?
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