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Not as they seem

Things are not always as they seem. We see other people succeeding and wonder why they have it so easy. We watch TV or social media and see highlights and wish we had that life. We know those who have financial wealth and think about what it may be like to be in that position. We have views of…

by J Brad Mitchell 10 Mar 202610 Mar 2026

You Choose – Day 50

We have now entered a time of Lent. Ash Wednesday introduced to us the opportunity to begin a 40 day journey. This journey is to open our eyes to where we may be missing it, where we may be failing to be faithfully living as God’s child, where we may be going in the wrong direction. It is…

by J Brad Mitchell 22 Feb 202622 Feb 2026

Commitment – Day 49

A significant part of the Lenten season is commitment. We are committing to something that is different than what we have been doing. For some, the commitment is to fasting. We will often hear people talk about something they are giving up for Lent. It could be their favorite meal, social media or maybe a most-watched show. It is an…

by J Brad Mitchell 20 Feb 202620 Feb 2026