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Lip Service Matthew 21:31

Lip service

Posted onDecember 16, 2017Leave a comment

In some form or another, we have all either given or received “lip service”. Webster defines lip service as doing with words but not following through with action.  Jesus speaks of this in the parable Read More …

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World Peace

World Peace

Posted onDecember 15, 2017Leave a comment

It is the beauty pageant response, the top of Christmas wish lists, good fodder for politicians, it is something we all want yet remains so elusive … world peace. Are we capable of getting there Read More …

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Looking forward

Posted onDecember 14, 2017Leave a comment

This has been an especially tough week for my family. The funny thing is … last week was busy and stressful but we looked forward to the following week thinking that “then we could rest.” Read More …

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An army and water

Posted onDecember 1, 2017December 1, 2017Leave a comment

Between a rock and a hard place, it’s a common phrase describing being in a tough spot. I would imagine it’s fair to say that as the nation of Israel stood between an army and Read More …

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Daily Bears Us Up

Posted onNovember 29, 2017November 29, 2017Leave a comment

“Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah” Psalms 68:19 ESV I don’t know that I believe in the concept of guardian angels. I do however believe and rest Read More …

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The Party

Posted onDecember 31, 2016March 22, 2017Leave a comment

Thanks to Facebook and other tools, most folks know that today is my birthday. I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I feel I get a double-dip of reflecting on the past Read More …

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Mistakes were made …

Posted onNovember 9, 2016November 9, 2016Leave a comment

  It hits me every now and then that I’m human, especially when I make mistakes. Tuesday morning, prior to the election, I woke up with a story on my mind. I quickly wrote down Read More …

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The End of the Story

Posted onNovember 3, 2016November 3, 2016Leave a comment

Our opinions are unpopular. But it’s not an opinion if we’re stating the fact of God’s word. We’re considered foolish. But we know that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. His Read More …

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God’s not fair

Posted onOctober 31, 2016October 30, 2016Leave a comment

“But it’s not fair!” I hear this cry more often in my home now that both my children are old enough to understand a sense of justice and ‘fairness’. Typically the issue is the younger Read More …

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Lo, He does call to me

Posted onSeptember 29, 2016September 27, 2016Leave a comment

In the midst of our trials and troubles, we are called to do the impossible. To not focus on our situation but instead to look to our solution. To focus on the author and finisher. It’s not easy, it takes the kind of faith that will make you walk on water. But He calls to you … will you come? Read More …

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