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So many times in our lives, we either have really bad days or really great days. In really bad times we are challenged with worries, doubt, fear, anxiety, sadness, and so many other negative emotions. We have people who seem to be out to cause us harm. We have things in our hearts that we… Read more
The phrase “Give thanks to the Lord” is repeated over and over in Psalm 136. Do you ever wonder why? Neuroscientists have discovered the amygdala uses 2/3 of its neurons to detect negative experiences. So, when the brain discovers bad news, that bad news or negative experience is stored in LONG-TERM MEMORY immediately. Read more
When you hear the word unity, what does that make you think of? Lutheran Church of Hope launched its 10 for 10 goals on Nov. 2, 2019. This details 10 goals for Hope in the next 10 years. One of these goals is to be Unity Agents. What does being a unity agent look… Read more
Psalm 128 is interesting because it was often used as a part of Israelite weddings back in the day. The speaker is talking about the goodness that comes from following the Lord – it seems to be a particularly apt verse for weddings because it mentions the blessings of family. Here’s why… Read more
