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Why do some people have inner peace while others do not?

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:04:11 +0000

“Because they think they have more thinking in their head,” says Patrick, age 5. Too much of the wrong kind of thinking in our head is called worry. Lewis and Faye Copeland tell the story of a man who was offered a job to do all the worrying for the boss. “You get $100,000 to …

No heaven or hell? I wouldn’t bet on it

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:32 +0000

We humans struggle with the mystery of life after death. Many people believe they have had a near death experience. Others believe they actually died, but were sent back from Heaven to continue life on earth. I’ve never heard a report of anyone going to Hell and being sent back. Hmm. I would never challenge …

What do I do… Where do I go?

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:35:26 +0000

“I really need help. I don’t even know how to explain it. Many people think my problems are insignificant and quite trivial. I can even understand that. I know some people that have been through so much more than me who have survived and have lived to tell their story. I really, really need help …

How do you keep going when things get tough?

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:25:12 +0000

“By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity — another man’s, I mean,” wrote Mark Twain. If you’re reduced to human resources, there’s wisdom as well as wit in Twain’s quip. Severe personal adversity has a way of undoing us. The self-assured masks we love to wear become difficult to maintain. Taylor, age 10, …

Remembering Mom and praising God

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:00:30 +0000

When Mom gasped suddenly and took her final breath in this life earlier this month, succumbing to the insidious disease of Alzheimer’s, we were there with her. My brother Jimmy, sister Kelly, our aunt Kathryn and uncle Reggie (Mom’s brother and sister), and I were gathered at her bedside and watched her pass from this …

A love that knows no limits

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:18:14 +0000

Forgiveness, above everything else, is a sign of love. The more we love and value another person, the quicker we are to forgive that one if they have hurt or harmed us, injured or insulted us. Love, especially deep love, will forgive quickly and completely. On the other hand, when someone does something to us …

How can God be everywhere?

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:38:25 +0000

“I think God can be everywhere because he can look at everybody from the sky,” says Kate. “God has angels everywhere to help him be everywhere,” says Emilee, 8. Friends, I believe you’re trying to confine God to the space of his creation. Instead, imagine dipping a cup in the ocean. Let the water in …

St. Arbucks is my kind of place

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Sun, 05 May 2013 14:00:52 +0000

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m a big Starbucks fan. It’s not just because I live in Seattle, either. While I like the bold- somewhat bitter- flavor associated with the world’s most successful coffee chain, it’s not just their signature taste that has me hooked. What I love about the Starbucks in our town is how …

Can a Christian who sins go to heaven?

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:21:48 +0000

Kids’ answers fall into three categories: the smilers, the hopeful and the performers. I call the first group the smilers because Ashley, 9, says: “Yes!! You will definitely go to heaven if you are a Christian and sin!” The hopeful are represented by Josh, 7: “Yes, you can go to heaven if you sin, but …

God never promised life would be fair

Joycelyne Fadojutimi — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:00:37 +0000

Tim was a warrior. He joined the Marines about four years ago and was excited about serving his country. Why the Marines? Because he wanted to be where the action was; he wanted to make a difference; he wanted to count. Tim finished training and shipped off to Iraq. He wasn’t sitting in an office …