Several years ago, I had the privilege of helping an elderly friend clean out her home as she transitioned to living with her daughter. Years of collections and books and dishes and decor were carefully …
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Priceless Treasure
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The Bottom Line
God is in control, and He is my Father. Because God is my Father, I can face the future with confidence and hope. Because Jesus reigns, I do not fear that falsehood will overthrow the …
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Stagnant
I learned the meaning of the word ‘stagnant’ from my parents. We were fishing close to a bridge far out in the woods. The creek flowed deep under the bridge, carrying cool, clear water on …
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First Love
The second week of February is a great time to talk about love and romance. Cupids are flying and hearts are everywhere. Have you ever thought about the fact that the Bible is a love …
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Pilgrims
Perhaps we are always struggling because we are constantly trying to build a nest – a place of permanence and comfort and haven – in this world. Yet God deems us pilgrims, citizens of Heaven, …
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Certainty
Regardless of the turmoil and doubt in the world, there is no uncertainty in God. He has determined the outcome for His people. He will strengthen. He will save. He will bring. He will redeem. …
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Finger Pointing
Matthew 12: At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were hungry, and began to pluck the ears of corn and to eat. 2 But when the Pharisees saw …
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The Battle is Raging
John 18:10 – 10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. Peter had left his home and followed …
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Truth
Disease, darkness, death often seem to be the victors in this world – seem to move unchallenged, strutting and claiming victims one by one. The lies of the enemy scream and threaten, battering the door …
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A Better Way
We often picture submitting to God’s will as a struggle, and for our human selves it is. We grapple for control and relinquish it after being wrestled to the ground by circumstances. God’s plan, however, …
