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Jesus and the Temple Tax
By Sandra Sheridan | | God’s Love, God’s Provision, Knowing God
Did Jesus have to pay the temple tax? Jesus, God's Son, humbly came down and submitted Himself to this world all because He loves us.
Jobs of the Levites: Honoring God in Your Job
By Sandra Sheridan | | Auction, Encouragement, Obedience, Spiritual Disciplines
The jobs of the Levites consisted of taking care of the tabernacle. We also have jobs and should do them heartily for God's glory no matter what.
2 Deaths Precious in the Sight of the LORD
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Family History, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Hope
Death is a grievous thing, but for the believer it will be a glorious thing. It is precious in the sight of the LORD for we will see Him and finally be home.
God’s Work, God’s Way: A Guide for Successful Ministry
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship, Faith, God’s Power, Holy Spirit, Prayer
God’s work can only be done in God’s power by faith! Sometimes we get sloppy in ministry. That’s when we have to get back to the basics.
They Saw No One But Jesus: An Important Family Policy
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family Life, Knowing God, Salvation, Transforming the Mind
Peter attended Jesus' transfiguration, but he got sidetracked. After God spoke, the men fell and when they got up they saw no one but Jesus.
Take Up Your Cross – Trusting God When Life Gets Hard
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Discipleship, Faith
There may be difficult days you don't understand, but take up your cross and follow Jesus. Trust the One Who knows what he is doing.
Christ, the Light
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement
Light shows us things we would not otherwise see. When Dad and I first got married we lived in an apartment complex in New Jersey. It was quite a large complex with many people living in close proximity to one another.
Swine or Lambs?
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Salvation, Transforming the Mind
What happens when we believe on the Lord Jesus Christ with our whole heart, soul, and mind, accepting His gift of salvation? There is a radical change that takes place. Anyone who is in Christ becomes a new creature. The old nature and way of living pass away and are replaced with a different and much better one - one that replicates the heart and mind of Christ.
My Tulip Friends
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Hope, Marriage
The day was warm and inviting. While walking into my office I discovered that the yellow tulips planted by the front door had opened their petals wide to drink in the refreshing sunshine. I was able to see deep down into the heart of the beautiful flowers to the black parts that made such a striking contrast to the vibrant yellow. I smiled, greeted them back, and entered the door to begin another busy day of work.
The Road Not Taken
By Sandra Sheridan | | Decision-Making, Encouragement, Faith, Heaven, Hope, Marriage
The other morning while sitting at the counter eating breakfast I listened to Nathan reciting his English memorization assignment.
Midnight Visitor
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement
The weary sun sunk behind the hills of Judea leaving the city of Jerusalem in darkness. Only those who had not succumbed to exhausted slumber may have seen the one small pinpoint of light as it moved quickly along the back streets of the town. A cloaked figure cautiously made his way through the winding passages looking for the place where he believed he could find the controversial rabbi. He had heard this man speak and had seen him do miraculous signs, but there were so many questions that needed to be answered. Something was different about him, yet the city's other religious leaders were adamantly opposed to his methods. They, in their jealousy and pride, could not seem to acknowledge the authority with which this man spoke and taught. By going to him personally to find out the truth, Nicodemus, himself a Pharisee, risked his standing and reputation with the rest of the leaders. But the questions burned in his heart screaming for answers and so he waited until night fell to make his visit.
Christ, the Word
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith, Family Life, Help for the Hurting, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
John the Apostle began his gospel account by introducing Jesus Christ as the Word of God. In doing so he referred to the account of creation in Genesis to show that Jesus Christ truly was God. He was not a newcomer to the scene but the very One who participated in the creation of the world. Through Christ's powerful spoken word He made everything and without Him nothing would have come into being. With just a word the whole world was created - the sun, the seas, animals, and humans and without Him there would still be nothing.