Tag: God
Stop making worship about you
I was excited for our team to minister at the special needs orphanage in Guatemala. But since I don’t have much experience working with...
Four things to remember about God
Does an elephant ever forget? No one knows. But they do have exceptional memories when it comes to finding places, and they can pass...
Would You Rather be Like Jesus?
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsYou’ve probably heard the term “Good Samaritan” before. Maybe in the news or conversations with friends. People who do something...
Wouldn’t You Rather Live in Peace?
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsMy wife is terrified of eating expired food. She’s constantly checking the expiration dates on absolutely every item in our...
Would you rather be somewhere else?
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsAs I squirmed like a flopping fish under the numbing needle of my dentist, my mind began to think of...
How to get God’s favor
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsWe spend much of our lives trying to get people to like us. The desire to be loved and accepted...
Your mind needs this
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsSome experts estimate that you will have between 12,000 and 60,000 thoughts per day. If that’s true, it means we...
How God makes you into something you are not
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsTwo of my nieces were over the other day and decided it was the perfect time to perform a talent...
Four life tests and how to pass them – Part 4
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsSo far, we’ve learned about the dreaded Stress Test, Disappointment Test and the Commitment Test.Today we look at the fourth...
Four life tests and how to pass them – Part 3
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsSo far, we’ve learned about the dreaded Stress Test and the Disappointment Test.Today we’re going to look at No. 3...