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I live in a busy, distracted society, in which many have no belief in the Lord God, His Son Jesus, or the Holy Spirit. There are so many things vying for my attention: my job, social media, following the news, spending time with friends and family — not to speak of...
"And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one other, even as God in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32 NKJV)It should have been easy to back the Ford Escape out of the garage. After all, it's half the size of our former Ford Expedition. With that big...
"Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfector of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2 NKJV) "Then Jesus said, 'Did I not tell you that if you believe, you...
"Even before there is a word on my tongue, behold, Lord, You know it all." (Psalm 139:4 NASB)Dee, our 56-year-old daughter, entered the COVID-19 situation already in crisis because her husband of 31 years had died in September 2019, just before the virus began to...
"When people are bewildered, they tend to become gullible." (CALVIN COOLIDGE 1872–1933)Nothing is stranger than the gullibility of the average citizen. We can be persuaded into accepting almost any absurdity presented to us, provided it has sufficient emphasis from...
Crawling was not enoughSo I decided to take a step–Still, a step was not enoughSo I decided to take a thousand.If birth is a step to lifeAnd growth, a step to maturity–Then I am not preparedTo take the step of death.What shall I say,When I take the step of love?What...
I STILL BELIEVEThe stars are shining in the skiesAnd the ocean thunders with the waters.In perfect rhythm,The waves of lightRhyme with the glory of time.And so, upon my white bed I lie,Content and happy,In joy, and utter peaceBecause I still believeThat the corruption...
ABBA, FATHERLike a little childMy incense shall riseFor there is joy in my eyesAnd a lovely song on my lips,I come with no fear in my heart,Confident in my identityFor I know you are my source,Swift to hear my worship,Swift to speak your wordAnd answer my kingdom...
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." (Mark 11:24 ESV)"When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles." (Psalm 34:17 ESV)Below is another Facebook book...
"For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish." (Jeremiah 31:21 ESV) "He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake." (Psalm 23:3 ESV)Have you ever had the kind of day where no matter what you said or...
"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you." (Psalm 56:3 NIV) "Casting all anxieties on him, because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7 NIV) Did you know "fear not" is listed in the Bible 365 times? That's one scripture per day. Except leap years, then you have permission...
"But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ, by grace you have been saved." (Ephesians 2:4-5 NIV)"Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful." (Luke 6:36...
"We are just travelers on this earth and God is our eternal abode." (Philippians 3:20 ESV) "Home is where there is unconditional love, everlasting peace, overflowing joy, and strong security. Jesus is home!" (Psalm 90:1 ESV) Ever have a day when things just don't go...