spiritual growth

Don’t Keep It To Yourself

30 July by Hariette Petersen

Some things are better left unsaid. Recently I overheard someone say, “I don’t mean to be critical, but…”. Then they proceeded to deliver an unbridled critique of another lady’s parenting decision. Sprinkled throughout the conversation were other phrases that foretold impending insult: “I’m not trying to tell you what to do, but…” “I don’t mean [...]

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When We Are Offended

27 July by Hariette Petersen

Have you ever offended someone? Ever been offended? I’m guilty on both counts.   Just before I came to Christ, I didn’t much care if I offended another person. If they interfered with my goals or ambitions, look out. I didn’t care how carefully I talked when I was treated unkindly. Turn-about was fair play as [...]

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Stoned but Unshaken

21 July by Hariette Petersen

We only had the car 3 months–a 2005 model, but in mint condition. Garage-kept, not a speck, nick, or scratch. Near perfect. One day my husband returned from an errand and asked how I got the crack in my windshield. I was dumbfounded. I went out to inspect my car and noticed a tiny hole [...]

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What Does It Mean to Live As Jesus Did?

6 July by Dionna Sanchez

What does it mean to live as Jesus did? If I claim to love the Lord, He is my prime example of how to be. Who to be. If I look back and think about it – this is what I’ve observed from the life of Jesus on earth. *He never spoke in anger. *He [...]

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Opps! Be Careful!

14 May by Hariette Petersen

We never know just what it is that can trip us up.  We walk along in life without a thought to the traps being set for us.  We must be careful. For some reason, today, I found myself singing: “Be careful little eyes what you see, be careful little eyes what you see.  For the Father [...]

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There’s a Step “Two”

3 May by Dionna Sanchez

Becoming a Christian is the most important decision you will ever make in your life. That’s how I feel, anyways. When that decision is made, there is usually lots of celebration. Rightly so, since it’s meaning and repercussions are lasting throughout this life and beyond. It’s step one. But I think there is a step [...]

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