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There’s Still Time
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“As for the rich in this present age, charge them… not to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” 1 Timothy 6:17 As I write this, I am preparing to go to a college counseling night at my daughter’s school. It seems […]
Read MoreFear Not
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“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 What makes you afraid? A bad health report? Do you worry about the future or growing old? All fear is rooted in the fear of death. What if you knew […]
Read MoreSHARING. . .AND EXPERIENCING. . .THE JOY
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“Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and said, ‘Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?’” (I Chronicles 17:16) EXCERPT FROM EUGENE PETERSON’S AS KINGFISHERS CATCH FIRE: “Our actions speak. Our attitudes convey relationship.” (p. 189) Indeed, “our actions […]
Read MoreThe Dead Bird On My Deck
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“Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.” Psalm 105:4 I recently had a dead bird on my deck, a Cardinal. Some people believe Cardinals are reminders of loved ones who have passed. I love all the birds that come to my feeders, not just the Cardinals, but this one bird, […]
Read MoreNo Time for Worry and Weakness
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“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not […]
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