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Learning to Lean

    Fri, 05/18/2012 by Jack E. Albright of New Beginnings



  Contrary to human intelligence, learning to be spiritually humble is the first step toward being spiritually elevated.

Bless Each Arrival

    Fri, 05/11/2012 by Jack E. Albright of New Beginnings


  I had arrived at a point of achievement when my instructors asked me to write a paper justifying why they should certify me as a counselor. The instructors were impressed with this statement: “I believe that I have learned how to learn.”

Finding Perfect Peace

    Fri, 05/04/2012 by Jack E. Albright of New Beginnings


“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you”(Is. 26:3 NIV)

  Perfect peace and the fountain of youth sound like impossible but exciting concepts. The how-to-do-it becomes the big question.

Finding Your Macedonia

    Fri, 04/27/2012 by Jack E. Albright of New Beginnings


   Finding the will of God for our life is our greatest discovery. Doing the will of God for our life is our greatest accomplishment. This article is my brief and partial answer to these questions: How do I know what God wants me to do with my life? Where and how can I best serve God?

Rejoicing in God's Eternal Love

    Fri, 04/20/2012 by Jack E. Albright of New Beginnings

 

We talk freely and sing pretty songs about God’s love, but what do we really believe about God’s love? Is it conditional? Does God love us when we are good, and not love us when we do something naughty or downright rebellious and sinful?


Christ is Risen Indeed

    Thu, 04/12/2012 by Jack E. Albright of New Beginnings


  Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 became more than a typical, ritualistic, ho-hum, once-a-year event for the group who met for Bible study.

How Do The Genders Grieve

    Thu, 04/05/2012 by Jack E. Albright of New Beginnings


  My interest in helping people who are struggling with the loss of loved ones began over thirty years ago.  One interesting observation has been how men and women respond to the grieving process.

Shock-The Charge That Hurts

    Wed, 03/28/2012 by Jack E. Albright of New Beginnings


  I was called to the intensive care unit where the mother of a very closely-knit family was suffering from a severe stroke. At first they thought she would make a complete recovery. Then they discovered that she had massive hemorrhaging and would not recover.

Companioning the Bereaved

    Sun, 03/25/2012 by Jack E. Albright of New Beginnings

 

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Is Your Conscience Working

    Fri, 03/16/2012 by Jack E. Albright of New Beginnings

 

  Twice a year homeowners are encouraged to change the batteries in smoke detectors when daylight savings time changes. I suggest that readers do a conscientious “conscience” check-up to keep your conscience in good working condition.

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