Some sins are lots less grave than others; nonetheless, ALL sin separates us from God!
The Key
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Lynne Phipps
The Recession
Praying for those who mistreat us not only changes our hearts from icy to compassion, but also has the power to bring God’s change into their lives.
The Boundary
Rigid and set out to keep us from having fun? Or an ultimate sign of God’s love? How do YOU see God’s law?
The Anticipation
We pray for miracles, we ask God for blessings, we beg for answers to our problems. But do we do so with … anticipation? Anticipation that He will actually … ANSWER those prayers?
The Masks
What “mask” do you wear when you worship God? Perhaps it is time to identify it and do away with it!
The Mitts
"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will...
The Rock
"For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God?It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights." (Psalms 18:31-33 NIV)Along the trails where I...
The Shepherds: Lessons From the First Christmas, Part 1
Throughout the month of December, the Nugget will be featuring articles focused on important lessons in our Spiritual walk that we can learn from Christmas. This 11 part series features several different authors, but the focus is the same: How can the celebration of...
The Abcess
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 NIV) My job during Sunday morning worship is to care for my infant granddaughter, while my daughter seeks to keep my two year old granddaughter occupied and as quiet as possible,...
The Determination
"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." (Romans 12:11 NIV)She is like a hyperactive octopus. Her arms and hands never cease in their enthusiasm to reach and grab anything and everything in sight. We have nicknamed her Elasti-girl...