Monthly Archives: March 2022

EVIL WILL TRY—BUT HE WILL FAIL!

Do I really believe that what I believe about God to be really real? This is the question that needs to be asked of ourselves daily and answered with a confident, assured, determined YES!  Only then can “the things of … Continue reading

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I THANK GOD FOR YOU!

Can you imagine having a Paul in our lives who consistently encourage us, with nothing of himself held back, wanting nothing in return, only thankful praise to God for us?  This is Paul! Paul thanks God often for believers he … Continue reading

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HURRYING, HOLDING, AND HOVERING

Sometimes when I’m stuck in a holding pattern, not yet landing on a decision to be made with troubles that need solutions; I feel like a jet plane hovering over the airport waiting for orders to land.  There are also … Continue reading

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AS IF—

“As if” is a catch phrase that most times express skepticism.  When someone tells you something a bit too hard to believe, we sarcastically respond, “Yeah, right, as if—” “As if” is usually followed by, “like THAT’S going to happen.”  … Continue reading

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BLESSINGS

It’s St Patrick’s Day today!  March 17, the day we wear green so we won’t be pinched, (or wear orange if you’re Protestant, but few know that!). There are many traditions and “blessings” that are associated with this observance of … Continue reading

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NO HIDDEN AGENDAS, PLEASE!

“Bait and switch” is an old phrase used as a sales technique from the old days.  Bait the customer inside your establishment with media ads, telling them what great deals you have on something you know they want.  However, when … Continue reading

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THESSALONIANS—LIVING FORWARD!

“The way we conceive the future sculpts the present, gives contour and tone to nearly every action and thought through the day.  If our sense of future is weak, we live listlessly.  Much emotional and mental illness and most suicides … Continue reading

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FOCUSED PRAYER

We pray in thanks for the food, for our family, and rejoice for another day.  All prayers are heard but how are they received by God who knows our hearts?  Sometimes, like now, I wonder what God thinks when he … Continue reading

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JESUS GETS THE WHOLE PIE!

It was a long time ago, deep in the woods, away from the world that we directed a youth camp for teens.  The guest speaker who delivered a message each evening was led by the Holy Spirit, followed His Word … Continue reading

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IF YOU’RE SERIOUS …

You have need of a painter.  What if you hired someone who advertised to be an expert painter because he told you he knew all there is to know about painting?  So, he comes to do exactly that—paint your house.  … Continue reading

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