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Dear Brethren and Friends,

I have just finished reading a New York Times Op/Ed article entitled, “Death, the Prosperity Gospel and Me.” It is a very touching piece by a woman diagnosed with cancer, describing how she has studied and been influenced by…

What does God’s Spirit in us do for the Christian? Most importantly, it provides us strength.

When God renovates us, He cleanses our guilt, repairs our relationships, fixes broken hearts, replaces dysfunctional attitudes, reinforces good behavior, and renews our lives.

Some people have accused me of being a matchmaker. Well, I don’t know how in the world they could come up with such an idea. Me, a matchmaker? I don’t think so, but I will admit to this: I do love a really good, real-life love story. Tragically,…

Early in my service as a minister, I visited a man who outwardly had every appearance of becoming a solid member of the Church. However, he very quickly let me know that he wanted to be baptized so that he could receive the Holy Spirit and be able…