Monthly Archives: April 2019

Our Redeemer

Posted on April 30, 2019 by mcalcagno

To redeem is to recover…reclaim…retrieve…return to…to get back…rescue.  A price has been paid to return us to God.  The way to find true peace is by inviting Jesus Christ into your heart.  We all will encounter hardships in this world … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on April 29, 2019 by mcalcagno

Gratefulness…appreciation…recognition…acknowledgment…thankfulness.  Expressing gratitude is one sure way of changing your perspective.  It focuses your attention on that which has been given to you rather than what you think you are missing.  If you are looking for a way to make … Continue reading →

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By Faith…Persevere

Posted on April 28, 2019 by mcalcagno

How do we grow in faith?  How can our faith become the cornerstone of who we are?  It depends on your perspective…if your faith is more about religion and performing for the approval and acceptance of others, you will find … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace

Posted on April 27, 2019 by mcalcagno

We see it on display in His actions…He sent His Son Jesus Christ into the world to save us…He gives us an opportunity to learn from Him through His Word…even while we are still sinners He forgives us…He gives us … Continue reading →

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Trust His Plans

Posted on April 26, 2019 by mcalcagno

We have so many thoughts and ideas about ‘how things should go’ or ‘ the way things should be done’…we put our own expectations on situations and interactions and how many times have we heard or thought, ‘well that is … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on April 25, 2019 by mcalcagno

Modesty…humbleness…meekness.  Let go of pride and trust the Lord to lead you.  It may be uncomfortable, it will be difficult…God never promised life would be easy but He has provided the Way, the Truth and the Life through His Son.  … Continue reading →

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Attitude

Posted on April 24, 2019 by mcalcagno

A way of thinking…a point of view…outlook…perspective…belief.  How would you define your attitude toward God?  What is His role?  How much time during a typical week are we thinking about God?  The Bible has many of examples of different people … Continue reading →

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Free Will

Posted on April 23, 2019 by mcalcagno

God has given us the gift of free will.  We are allowed to choose how we will respond to everything.  When you think about it after everything that God has experienced with the human race…why did He do this?  After all … Continue reading →

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Connection Through Prayer

Posted on April 22, 2019 by mcalcagno

The joy of the resurrection is more than a one day event or church service.  It is the fulfillment of God’s promise to never leave us or abandon us.  We can continue and grow our relationship with the Lord each … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday…Christ Is Risen!

Posted on April 21, 2019 by mcalcagno

He is risen, indeed!  Alleluia!  Hope has been restored and renewed, Jesus Christ has defeated death.  Life is a gift, an experience to live and to share with one another, and with God in control all things are possible.  Put … Continue reading →

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