Hebrews 12:11

By Elizabeth Prata I had been going through some things I had deemed little. People around me are going through great trials, loss of parent, illness of child, uncertainty about immediate future pu……

Last Monday, I decided to have another bash at health and fitness: my Paradox Project: Gaining Health and Closeness to God, by losing weight.Well, I started slowly. Have lost 2 pounds this week. It’s better to start slowly because a spectacular weight loss can set you up for disappointment when it cannot be sustained.It’s funny, […]…

All of us make mistakes and occasionally need someone to help us become better at what we do. This should always be the end goal of correction. Avoiding the…

For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 (ESV) I sat in the arena listening to a coach instruct parents on good sportsmanship. It saddened me to think this is a necessary talk,... [Read More]…

Congratulations! You did it. The admirable goals you set in 2017 have all been met. You lost the weight, improved your finances, built relationships, finished a project, and embarked on a long standing dream. You are part of the 8% who made New Year’s resolutions and kept them all. I however, fall into the 92%... [Read More]…

I read the best article this month in the October Good Housekeeping Magazine. Tory Johnson, with her TV career in peril, made the decision to lose weight.…

We sometimes wonder, “Can good ever come out of bad?” The answer is yes; and…

Why do you keep on saying that I am your Lord, when you refuse to do what I say? (Luke 6:46 CEV)…

What are some principles for healthy discipline of children? That’s a question I'm consistently asked about as pastor.…

The New Year is well underway. Ideas are stirring for growth and opportunity because a new year represents new hope. Will your plans come to pass or fizzle out as the weeks go by? Whether it’s better health, more time with the Lord, developing an idea, or rekindling an old friendship… it requires motivation. Motivation is... [Read More]…