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a few strings attached
23 Mar 2023

A Few Strings Attached: The Power of Conditional Love

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Love | 0

We always talk about how great unconditional love is, and rightly so. It’s amazing to see someone give while asking nothing in return. It’s incredibly heartwarming to watch someone care for another human being with absolutely no strings attached. But … Read More

character, faith, God's love, grace, growth, love, personal growth, spiritual growth, trusting God
Learning to Succeed at Godspeed
23 Feb 2023

Learning to Succeed at Godspeed

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Success | 16

The internet is one of the best things to ever happen to humanity. Connection across continents in seconds flat. Shopping from the comfort of your own comforter. Infinite ideas and information just a few keystrokes away. Then again, the internet … Read More

contentment, faith, grace, gratitude, maturity, patience, peace, perseverance, persistence, success
But You Said You Would
10 Nov 2020

“But You Said You Would!” The Weight of a Father’s Word

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Faith | 7

When it comes to children, I’m learning a valuable lesson: don’t say it if you don’t mean it. If you even partially agree to it with just a passing “maybe,” they’re going to take it as a promise. And if … Read More

faith, faithfulness, God's love, God's power, grace, trusting God
empowering presence
24 Jul 2020

Empowering Presence: How Emmanuel Changes Everything

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Redemption | 6

I’ve been  teaching God’s word for over 25 years now. (Actually typing that seems surreal!) Every so often over that span of time, I’ve had someone tell me that they see a lot of my grand-dad in me or that … Read More

forgiveness, grace, Jesus, relationship, transformation
Adoptive love
30 Mar 2020

Children Are Expensive: The Power of Adoptive Love

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Love | 3

(Excerpted from Dad Most High: Revolutionizing your Relationship with God) Abba’s love is amazing! Your appreciation of it will only deepen as you learn more and more about it. One astounding revelation scripture provides is that we’re adopted children. Paul … Read More

forgiveness, God's love, grace, self-worth
father son name on building relationship
18 Feb 2020

When Your Name Is On the Building

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Relationship | 3,253

(Excerpt from Dad Most High: Revolutionizing Your Relationship with God) There were two young men who worked in middle management for a successful manufacturing company in a booming town. The first one rushed to get to work a half hour … Read More

child of God, forgiveness, God's love, grace, joy, peace, sonship
sickness keeping you sick
14 Feb 2020

The Sickness That’s Keeping You Sick

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Healing | 5

There’s an old adage that says there’s no such thing as a dumb question. Well…that’s debatable. We’ve all heard some that seem to fall squarely in the category of “well, duh!” Ask me if I could use a million dollars, … Read More

grace, growth, healing, honesty, renewal, success
12 Aug 2019

Let Grief Do Its Good…Then Let It Go

by Rigel J Dawson | posted in: Forgiveness | 2

(Excerpt from The Pastor Is In) A spirit in need of forgiveness is a fragile thing. Your words and deeds can either lighten the load of guilt that someone is carrying, or pile onto the already difficult burden that person … Read More

forgiveness, grace, guilt, regret, restoration, shame

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