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Max Lucado praying for our country YESTERDAY…
DEAR READER, IT IS A GOOD THING FOR US TO GET OUR EYES OFF OUR OWN PROBLEMS TODAY AND REMEMBER THE PAIN OF OTHERS. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FAMILIES WHO LOST LOVED ONES IN THE SCHOOL SHOOTING YESTERDAY. Dear Jesus,… Read More ›
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GOD WILL SPIN THE STRAW INTO GOLD
If you are a believer you know we live in a fallen world. Unholy things occur, like the slaughter of teachers and kindergarteners. Schools and children are no long off limits to murders. Teachers did not sign up for soldier… Read More ›
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FINISHING THE RACE
“SUCCESS is not based on WHERE you START, but WHERE you FINISH.” This is a quote given by a very determined runner. It took him four days to complete a marathon because he “ran” it on his hands and arms. … Read More ›
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ARE YOU BEARING THE COST?
What does it mean to “Bear the Cost” in life? I think another word would be FORGIVENESS. When wrongs done to us by others occur, we can choose to forgive them and bear the result of what they have done… Read More ›
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ARE YOU FEELING HARRASSED?
Poor snowman! The child lovingly tied a scarf around his neck and then went inside for some hot cocoa. Unprotected by his creator, the evil little bunnies try to rob the newly created snow person of his nose! Isn’t it… Read More ›
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HAVE YOU MET MY FAMILY?
We are birthed into families. God decides where to place us and we have no say in the matter. It is different with friendships as we can pick and choose them. God has given us free will and choices to… Read More ›
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THE THORN
The thorn in my side Daily reminds me of my weakness Is not His strength made strong in me for His glory? The thorn in my side Keeps me humble and dependent on Christ Who better to lean on? The… Read More ›
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ARE YOU GUILTY OF RECKLESS WORDS?
Click On Photo EVERYONE is guilty of being self-absorbed at some point. Maybe it is a continual selfish bad habit of self-pity, or maybe it is just an occasional lapse of good character. But when it happens, and we realize… Read More ›
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TO WALLOW OR NOT TO WALLOW, THAT IS THE TRUE QUESTION
“Think Positive” and “Look On The Bright Side Of Things.” Some of you may cringe when you hear these words of wisdom. Yes, I said wisdom. Sorry, but Dear Reader these two comments are a big part of why I… Read More ›
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HALF-CENTURY BABY STEPS: A PERSONAL TESTIMONY
As babies, we learn to move by dragging ourselves across floors, scooting around on our bottoms and knee. When we finally make our attempt to stand, we take our first baby steps. Hopefully, there are loving family members cheering us… Read More ›
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Acceptance With Joy
If SORROW and SUFFERING have been your companions as of late, don’t loose hope, they will one day be transformed into JOY and PEACE. These are the names of Hannah Hurnard’s companions who travel with Much Afraid to the High… Read More ›
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Whom Shall I Fear?
Our God is powerful and mighty. He is the God of Angel Armies and is always by our side. Therefore, whom shall we fear? Why do we fear? He has everything under control. He is not worried about the battle… Read More ›
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "WILLING" AND "WILL"
Dear Reader, The Lord laid on my heart the distinction between “I WILL” and “I AM WILLING” so I want to share my thoughts with you. God can do all things. He… Read More ›
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TRICK TO BEING CONTENT IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn whatever state I am in, therin to be content Helen Keller Dear Reader, I can’t imagine the loneliness Ms. Keller felt as a child. Alone in a dark place… Read More ›