Monthly Archives: January 2025

THE VOW TO COME CLOSER STILL TO GOD

I’ve heard it said many times and now realize in my life that God is a close as our most sincere, fervent prayer.  In truth, God is as close as the mere mention of His name! The Psalmist verifies it; … Continue reading

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NEXT TO GODLINESS?

“Cleanliness is next to Godliness,” Grandma Lacquement would often say to guilt me into washing my hands before meals after being outside with farm animals or fishing at the ponds! Grit under my fingernails was not acceptable to Grandma who … Continue reading

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THE CARRYING COMPANY

“Carry your weight!” What does this American idiom really mean? We use it to remind others working with us that each person needs to do their assigned part, filling one’s responsibilities to whatever is being done by a group of people. For … Continue reading

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COUNTING THE APPOINTED SERVERS

“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.But to each one of us grace has … Continue reading

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TIME TO LINE UP!

“It’s time to get in line, it’s time; you in front and me behind, it’s time” … These are the opening words I used to sing when lining up my pre first class of boys and girls.  I learned that … Continue reading

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COUNTING

Our entire lives involved counting!  We count how many days until a special occasion.  We count how many dollars are needed to reach the end of the month expenses.  We count how much to tithe, put in savings for emergencies, … Continue reading

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NO TAKE BACKS!

Playground games we enjoyed as kids come to mind as I read God’s regulations of vow keeping for His people.  Wait, what, now?  Consider this; as children, we would naturally gather to play a game of tag, kickball, Red Rover, … Continue reading

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FOR YOUR OWN GOOD!

How many times in our young adult years did we rebel against parental authority and guiding advice that was delivered often for our good because we really thought we were old enough to know best what we needed?  From age … Continue reading

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GIVE IT A REST!

When I read God’s Word while seeking who God is; He amazes me with something new each time!  As we read Leviticus, God holy standards for living with each other and with Him; God reveals His heart of compassion. It … Continue reading

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LIGHT AND BREAD

Jesus, God in flesh, made seven I AM statements as recorded in the John’s gospel; The fact that this “I am” statement is given before the Savior’s earthly ministry emphasizes that Jesus Christ would fulfill his divine mission to atone for … Continue reading

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