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Up Is Down

Ahoy there, me hearties! Let's set sail on a journey into the treacherous waters of the Caribbean, where Captain Jack Sparrow and his trusty compass guide us, not toward true north, but rather, toward a profound spiritual lesson.

In the world of pirates and plunder, Captain Jack Sparrow is known for his uncanny ability to navigate the choppy seas. Yet, there's one thing that left even the wiliest pirate scratching his head: a perplexing clue that declared, "Up is Down." When Jack first laid eyes on these words, he famously proclaimed them to be "maddeningly unhelpful." But what if there's more to this cryptic phrase than meets the eye, me hearties?

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Prisoners of Hope, Part Two
Trust, Adversity, miracles, obedience, worship Dana Rongione Trust, Adversity, miracles, obedience, worship Dana Rongione

Prisoners of Hope, Part Two

Witness the power of worship even in the midst of darkness and despair. Explore the significance of Paul and Silas singing praises to God while in chains and how their act of worship impacted not only their own spirits but also the other prisoners around them. Delve into the miraculous events that unfolded when an earthquake shook the prison, causing chains to fall off and doors to open. Reflect on the unexpected response of not only Paul and Silas but also the other prisoners, as they chose to stay despite the opportunity to escape.

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How Do I Know I Can Trust God?
faith, Life's Journey, Positive Life Dana Rongione faith, Life's Journey, Positive Life Dana Rongione

How Do I Know I Can Trust God?

A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. - James 1:8

To be double-minded essentially means we’re wishy-washy. In our Christian walk, it manifests itself in not knowing whether God can be trusted. At times, we think He can, but when circumstances go crazy, we begin to doubt. We believe God is good, but then we question whether that’s true. Double-minded. Wishy-washy. Unstable.

But what if we could know, without a doubt, that God can be trusted? What if we could prove it to ourselves every time we started to question God’s goodness? Fortunately, we can do it by meditating upon one single chapter of the Bible.

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Learning To Trust

One of the most difficult problems I've had in training Barnabas over the past few months is trying to establish myself as a "leader of the pack."  After spending much of his life on his own, he had assumed the role of being the boss and taking care of himself.  Within a few days of having him, Jason had already established his role as the pack leader.  It was clear Barnabas trusted and respected him.  Me?  Not so much.

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