For most students, this time of year is filled with final examinations and graduation celebrations. With the tests, come the opportunities to succeed as well as the risks of failure. Test are given to not only to demonstrate what has been learned, but also to expose what is still unknown and what's left to be … Continue reading How does love respond to failure?
This weekend, we are celebrating Memorial Day as a nation and reflecting on the cost of our freedom as Americans in the U.S.A. It was originally called, Decoration Day, in the years immediately following the Civil War, at which time it was observed primarily as a day for "decorating" military graves with flowers and commemorating … Continue reading Memorial Day Reflections
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and emergency personnel in Moore, OK. PlanoBibleChapel is partnering with other local churches to send much needed supplies directly Moore, OK shelters where it is needed. If you live in the Plano, TX area, please click here for a specific, limited list of items needed and drop-off … Continue reading OKLAHOMA RELIEF
Over the past week, we have witnessed the devastating effects of thunderstorms and tornadoes. This morning, our hearts are breaking for the people in Moore, Oklahoma who are suffering unimaginable loss. We mourn for those who have lost children, lost their homes, and lost their hope. Even while we pray for them today, we also … Continue reading Praying for those in Moore, OK today
Variety is the spice of life! It’s often said that differences are what attract a couple to each other, and differences are what drives them apart. That’s true not only in romance, but also in friendships and other relationships. The differences that we don't like in others - or in ourselves - keep us from … Continue reading How does love respond to differences?
Over the past week, we have experienced great fear after the Boston Marathon Bombing and deep sorrows following the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion, as well as, many individual losses and significant hurts. When tragedy strikes, the priority of love becomes clear. Even the greatest of rivals can come together to support one another in … Continue reading How does love respond to hurts?
If you're anything like me, most days you find yourself physically tired, relationally overextended, emotionally exhausted, and spiritually drained from doing too many things.In an effort to grow spiritually, spend time with your spouse, help your children develop their gifts, hold down a job, serve at church, clean the house, mow the lawn, be a … Continue reading In search of the simple life
Most of the time, our meaning of hope is not much more than wishful thinking. We say things like, "I hope we have a White Christmas." "I hope the Texas Rangers win the World Series." "I hope the Dallas Cowboys can win at least one meaningful game someday." "I hope I got an “A” on … Continue reading God’s Unshakable Hope
There are times in life when Christmas doesn’t seem so merry. There are moments when Christmas lacks… joy. Especially when we hear bad news, tragic news. As we try to voice what happened in Newtown, Connecticut last week, there just are not words that can fully articulate the tremendous grief and unexplainable sorrow. Connecticut officials have … Continue reading God’s Unspeakable Joy
Will there ever be Peace on Earth? We rejoice at the angels announcement to shepherds about "peace on earth to people He favors." We long for peace on earth, but really wonder where is that peace - especially on a day like today. Where is peace on earth when our hearts ache for all those whose … Continue reading God’s Unimaginable Peace
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