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Angels are spiritual beings sent by God. they show up four times in the Gospel of Luke. What do they do? Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

The thought of homelessness in winter is a chilling reality. Everyone wants a room to stay. The Christmas story tells of no room for Jesus but promises lots of room to stay. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025  

There are many things in life that cause a person to feel overlooked or neglected. Having a disability certainly can do this. Christmas however, gives us a different story. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025  

Holidays are to be the most wonderful time of the year. Often, they are not. Perhaps we are still not hearing clearly what the good news of Christmas  is. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Sometimes in pride we say, “I’ll Do it myself.” Sometimes in discouragement we say “There’s nothing I can do.” In both cases everyone plays a role. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Forgiving someone for a hurt or injury can be very difficult at times. The pain inflicted wants to lash out and pay that person back with hurt. Even though it is not natural, forgiveness is part of being a Christian. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Beterans day was established to remember and honor past and present soldiers. It is therefore appropriate to remember Jesus’ great battle with An often overlooked and unknown fact. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Humans live in time and space. Space can be understood because our bodies have length, width, height and weight. Time however can be a challenge: good times, bad times,  three times, ancient times, the right time,  troubled times. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

John Locke helped our present understanding of government, politics, education and thought. Could a philosopher who died over 300 years ago have anything beneficial for us on how to live our lives today? Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

In Jesus day a cross was an instrument of pain torture and death. It was a public humiliation, to demonstrate the superior might and strength of the roman empire. So why is it the symbol of the Christian church? Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

There are many things in life that people fear. When fearful, it can be overwhelming. What do you fear? Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

It has often been said that dog is man’s best friend. They certainly are great friends. They also can teach us a lot about life and how we should live. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025  

Sharp knives or swords are useful but also dangerous. They can cut to kill or cut to heal. We all will feel a sharp blade at some time in our lives. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

The 13th chapter to the Hebrews has a list of things Christians are to do. Why this list and how does it make sense? Join me and view it from a different angle. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

It seems, no matter how good the friendship or marriage, there are disputes, disagreements and problems. Here is what God says about being, not just a friend, but  a helper. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

The inscription on the Liberty Bell says: “Liberty throughout the land, onto all the inhabitance thereof”. And yet earthly circumstances and situations do not look like freedom. Spiritually though we can have liberty. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

When trying to find a location people often turn to and find maps useful. So why then do people try and find God on their own? Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025  

No one likes to suffer. Often when suffering, one might think that no one knows the pain; and it will never end. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Heroes have been around in ancient poems, legends, comic books, tv shows and in movies. Besides having great powers or abilities, they also have a destructive weakness. Even Jesus’ disciples had a fallen hero. But, listen and you will be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Antique stores are full of things people no longer want or use. Much of the time it's considered junk but to the right person it’s a hidden treasure. Might this also be true of each of us? Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

In the United States every year, for the last 248 years, we have celebrated our independence from England’s rule. We broke free because of the tyrannical, oppressive rule of England’s king. A similar thing might be said of our Christian freedom. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Many things go into what forms us as a person: events, people, location, culture. Whether for good or for bad, the one thing that impacts us the most is our earthly father.  Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025  

It sure would have been easier if Jesus had stayed here on earth rather than leaving for heaven. So why did he leave? Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

How strong are you in the face of hardship pain or evil? We all have a breaking point. The prophet Habakkuk gives us some help. Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Have you noticed that children like to pretend to be grown up? C. S. Lewis comments about this for Children of God.  Listen and be encouraged.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025