Monthly Archives: July 2025

FEAR IS REAL—BUT GOD IS MORE REAL!

Have you ever been on the run from something you didn’t want to face?  We’ve all made these “runs” more times that we want to admit.  We put off facing what lies ahead as our minds imagine the worst that … Continue reading

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THE FUGITIVE

Innocent of the crime, wrongly sentenced with circumstantial evidence, pronounced  guilty by the court of law of murdering his wife; the former doctor saw a chance to flee and took it.  Now a fugitive, he runs for his life for … Continue reading

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GOD PROTECTS WITH POWER

Though Saul was king and his son Jonathan first in line for succession, God had appointed David as the next king of Israel. David waited for God’s timing and did not try to dethrone Saul or eliminate the heir to … Continue reading

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PARANOIA AND FEAR

When all is going well in our lives; we can become self-sufficient in our thinking. It is a strong temptation to think we deserve praise for successes that come our way.  This thinking leads to a trait unbecoming a leader—envy … Continue reading

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EVEN THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE DARK VALLEY

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest … Continue reading

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THE NEW KING SERVES THE OUTGOING KING!

Unfortunately, pride is present in our nature, ready to rear it’s ugly head as we gain success and favor with people because of accomplishments in our lives. “Keep your heart pure” warns Paul as he mentors Timothy because it is … Continue reading

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DEFIANCE—NOT A DESIRABLE TRAIT!

Managing, disciplining, guiding, and caring for many children from multiple classrooms can be challenging on the school playground. As teachers, we want them to have this break to run free for a period from their schoolwork. We want them to … Continue reading

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