Everything ends. It’s a fact we have to live with. Sooner or later, things fall apart, and people have taken to so many ways to secure themselves and keep everything safe. But there is only one absolute safety net that never fails, one we can always rely on. That is our Lord, our Father in Heaven who owns and is above all things.

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  Dealing with a deadly and crippling disease – whether ours or a loved one’s – is probably one of the biggest trials life can give us. We are besieged with questions, many of them only God can answer. It is such a big deal that many lose faith and question God’s purpose. But illness is a part of our existence, and even though the end is not always what we pray it to be, our Lord is faithful and kind and is with us always. Let as look at Scripture to see how God teaches us to deal with illness.

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  Of all the people in the bible, the Apostle Paul is by far one of the most recognizable and respected among them all. Which is not surprising, as Paul, for one who was once a persecutor of believers, possessed a special relationship with the Lord, which inspired his various insights which were instrumental in making the church into what it is now. In this time where we commemorate both the death and resurrection of our Lord, let us see what Paul has to say about Christ’s rise from the grave.

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  Death is always a big thing. Whether it be a quiet passing away or a sudden, violent taking of a life, death is always a painful barrage of emotions and life lessons. And there’s no death greater or more important than that of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ – through which He not only left us Eternal Life and Salvation, but also a host of practical lessons we can apply in our daily lives.

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   It’s unfortunate that our world has become fixated with the idea of “me, me, me.” It’s rarely about somebody else, about putting others ahead of ourselves. But despite this, why are so many people unhappy? Could it be that we should be doing things the other way around? Let’s look at that the Word of the Lord says about giving, and how it equates to happiness.

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  To say that life isn’t easy is a gross understatement. Everyday we are bombarded with problems big and small, and it’s normal for us to sometimes lose faith and hope. But the good news is that in spite of anything life and the enemy throw at us, there is always something stronger, an entity beyond all our worldly concerns to whom we can turn to — a God who never fails.

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  In this day and age where more and more people are losing sleep (and money, obviously) to the global financial crisis, who better to get advice from than the wisest man who ever-lived? Let’s take a look at Solomon’s God-given wisdom for some simple steps we can take to keep our resources better.

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  Many things in life cause us pain and sorrow. It’s a fact of life. But the good news is that our God is a God of goodness and happiness, and as long as we follow his commands, we will always find joy in our lives.

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  Love is more than just a tingly feeling, more than mushy words and sweet nothings. Love is something that requires time, effort, sacrifice, and faith. A love that lasts is a love that has been cultivated and cared for, its flames constantly stoked to keep the fire burning. Let us take a look at The Song of Songs as the Bible tells us what it is like to have a passionate love for the partner God gives us.

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  The 2nd part of a two-part mini-series on families. It is said that the family is the basic unit of society. It is through the family that we learn our basic values and develop our character as we go along. But it is unfortunate that many today fail to see the importance of the family, and instead give priority to other things. Let us look at Scripture and return to the real meaning of family as defined by our Lord.

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