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I came across a story that tells about the manager of a minor league baseball team who tried to show his players how center field was supposed to be played. He failed miserably and finally said, 'Look at what you've done! You've messed up center field so bad that even I can't do a thing with it!' You see this attitude all too often in the world around us with people complaining about everything, blaming others for their problems, or forgetting to be grateful. Rare are the fol

Most mornings, I am up much earlier than Terri. I go into the kitchen to make the morning coffee, and I do it mainly in the dark. I might turn on the small light over the stove or use the light from the refrigerator, but other than that, I keep most of the lights off. It's not because I like the darkness. I'm not a big fan of darkness. Darkness symbolizes various things in scripture - from fear to ignorance to evil. It's easy to see why. Darkness represents fear because you n

This is the traditional time of year for us to begin failing at fulfilling our resolutions to change specific areas in our lives. We call them resolutions. Maybe there are some extra pounds to shed. There may be a specific habit or harmful behavior to change. Resolutions range from simple desires to seemingly full-proof plans for extensive life change. We all have in common the hope that something will change and life will be different (and better) in the year ahead. But… …ju

The Storms of Life Have you ever experienced a really bad snowstorm? Ever had to weather a hurricane? I have somehow managed to be driving in both, and the effect on me was the same: a combination of confession, panic, and resignation. Confession because in retrospect being behind the wheel in this weather was probably a bad idea. Panic because it was now apparent just how bad an idea it was, and resignation because there was nothing to be done but continue forward. I knew it

Meditation: “God’s Spirit utilizing every faculty of my heart and mind, bringing forth revelation which ushers in transformation.” Seven Steps in Biblical Meditation Write: I copy the verse by hand onto a piece of paper or 3X5 card (Deut. 17:18) and keep it with me to meditate on, memorize and mutter throughout the day(s). I also record this verse in my meditation/journal (which can be written, typed or verbally recorded). Quiet Down: I become still in God’s presence, loving

Philippians 3:12 - Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. I would be willing to bet that you have never done anything in your life with absolute perfection. Of course not! For example, if you're a good student, you must admit that you've never completed an assignment with no room for improvement. Even when you received the highest grade on your paper or test, it

A great deal of my prayer life follows a regular and frustrating pattern. "Lord, "I say, but almost immediately, I get interrupted by my thoughts. I hope my Amazon order gets here today. I try to recover and refocus on God, but another distraction comes to mind. I am not looking forward to this next doctor's visit. Prayer is starting to feel like a lost cause. I seem to be more interested in worrying than communicating with God. Even so, I pull myself together and give it a

We are proud to say that our food pantry is where our donations go to! We are open and honest here about who we are, as our pastor Jeff openly teaches we are NOT a mega church and have no intention of being one. We focus(as pastor Jeff loves to teach) on helping the poor,uplifting those in need,and do our very best to embody the spirit of Jesus Christ. Our pantry is one of the ways we like to give back to our community in need as we encourage our fellow members at TLC to do t

In today's fast-paced world, finding moments of inspiration can be a challenge. Many of us seek guidance and motivation to navigate life's ups and downs. One powerful way to connect with our community and uplift our spirits is through sermon videos. These videos not only provide spiritual nourishment but also foster a sense of belonging. In this blog post, we will explore the impact of sermon videos, how they can engage our community, and ways to make the most of these resour

Worship is a vital part of our community. It brings us together, strengthens our faith, and allows us to connect with one another. Each...

Miramar, Florida, is a vibrant community filled with diverse cultures and traditions. One of the best ways to connect with others in this...