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How Important is the Local Church??

by Dori Phillips

Since I didn’t grow up in an active Christian home (we weren’t atheists, just non-participants), the importance of attending church was never mentioned or even a consideration. When I dedicated my life to Jesus at the age of 24, God slowly began teaching me about the importance of his house. I was so happy to […]

When there’s no answer to the WHY question

by Dori Phillips

Have you ever faced a situation that made you want to ask why? If you’re like most of us, then the answer is yes. It’s during these times of not understanding what in the world is taking place that we really have to trust God. Our circumstances don’t have to be alike in order for […]

On Overcoming: Truth vs. Facts

by Dori Phillips

Do you ever look at the difficult facts of your life and become convinced they are truth and just “the way it is?” This is a common mistake for all of us. We face facts daily and I’m not trying to say they aren’t real, but maybe it’s time to consider God’s truths versus our […]

Define “Grace” Please

by Dori Phillips

The word “grace” has a nice easy sound. Not threatening or harsh in any way. I’ve heard it spoken thousands of times in the last twenty years to blanket almost every situation known to man, never quite understanding what it meant. I once thought it was just a vague, cliché Christian word used to explain […]

Is Mind Over Matter Reality or Fiction?

by Dori Phillips

Many times through the years I’ve heard this statement, “Everything is really just mind over matter.” In society’s perspective this would mean that our thoughts can control our painful circumstances with concentration and positive thinking, such as walking on hot coals and not feeling the pain if we tell ourselves that it’s not painful. Now […]