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The ‘D’ Word
“May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 Have you ever considered that enabling good consequences requires the application of the ‘D’ word? Discipline means: a way of behaving that shows a willingness to obey rules or orders. […]
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Perfect Peace
“When thoughts, like algae, grow into worry they feed my insecurities and the enemy of my soul pounces at every opportunity.”
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Hiding Among the Baggage
So they asked the LORD, “Where is he?” And the LORD replied, “He is hiding among the baggage.” 1 Samuel 10:22 This verse is so well known to me, not because I’ve read the story several times but because I’ve spent so much time hiding among the baggage myself. Saul, after being anointed king by […]
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Dark to Light
The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. Genesis 1:2 An artist, when painting or drawing, can go from dark to light or light to dark, depending on the medium and the color of the […]
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Instead of Worry
Instead of Worry.
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Instead of Worry
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NLT Change has been igniting worry […]
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Son-Shine
“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 Snow fell once again this second week of April, blanketing the exposed patches of grass that gave New Englander’s hope for spring. It feels discouraging even though just […]
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Obstinate Obstacles
The LORD said to Moses, “I have seen this people, and behold, they are an obstinate people.” Exodus 32:9 Soon after God delivered the Israelites from Egypt they made an idol in the form of a calf and worshipped it instead of the LORD. Their behavior was not reflective of God’s people, the one’s He had set apart […]
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Fools for Christ
Traditionally, April Fool’s Day is celebrated by deceiving people into thinking or believing something that is not true in a lighthearted, fun way. However, the foolishness of the gospel is the exact opposite.
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Mistaken Identity
I discovered my true identity was not rooted in the manure of generational sin but in the fruitful vineyard of my heavenly Father.