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Seek the best gifts
Perhaps envisioning difficult times such as these, the Apostle Paul taught: “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would…
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Are you prepared or trying to stock up?
At the time of this writing (March 20, 2020), groceries stores are running or have ran out of…
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What is it you want Jesus to do for you?
“And Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” And the blind man…
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God’s Daylight Savings plan
I’ve discovered that time goes by fast when you realize your child is old enough to vote. I’m…
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Prayer is a powerful thing
Prayer is a strong and mighty force. Danish theologian, Soren Kierkegaard said, “The function of prayer is not…
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What to do with your extra day
Beyond Valentine’s Day, this February has two other days that are well worth celebrating — Groundhog Day and…
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Christ set us free from the law of sin and death
A church member whom I respect brought to my attention an aspect of the Christian life that many…
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God’s assurance of safe passage
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers,…
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Bumper Car Living
The most thrilling ride at any fair or amusement park for me as a child was the bumper…
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Drink the Living Water
“Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again, But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give…
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The Word
Death comes to everybody. That’s your attention getter. But let’s take it a step further. Death is unpredictable,…
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Have confidence and trust in the Lord
Doing your best with what you have. 1 Sam. 17:40 – 52 As we navigate the early stages…
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2020 Vision
I remember when I first got glasses. I was 18 and in the United States Army. They were…
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Remember the Sabbath Day
Happy New Year! With the turning of the calendar, there is no shortage of articles on how to…
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Look to the future
Merry “post-Christmas” and Happy “pre-New Year!” A week that rests between the 25th and 1st. A time that…
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Reflections on the true meaning of the Savior’s arrival
“For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives but to save them.” Luke 9:56…
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A Christmas letter from Jesus
An unknown author wrote “A Christmas letter from Jesus.” I hope you find it helpful this Christmas: “It…
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Light the world
As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we have been challenged to be lights to the world: “Ye…
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Worship in gladness
Psalm 100: 1. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 2. Serve the Lord with…
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Celebrating the secrets of Thanksgiving
Psalm 107 By the time of this reading people all over the nation will be coming down the…
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Arise and shine, time change
I’m still not back to “normal” after daylight saving time. That might seem odd. I can understand if…
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Spirit of Thanksgiving
In this season of Thanksgiving, we naturally consider how best to express our thanks to God for His…
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What does your heart look like?
With Halloween behind us my question is: Who is still wearing a costume? Who is still wearing a…
The Word
The impact of the shadow you cast
“And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; In so…
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Of mummies and men
“Let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with…
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Like father, like son
I share this because of relevance to today’s devotion. My father passed away on Aug. 20 of this…
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The amazing depth of joy
Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again, Rejoice! Phil. 4:4 We live in a world…