Monthly Archives: January 2026

EVIL IS DEFEATED!

It is that point in the miniseries you have been streaming when all the lies, arrogant bullying behind the scenes, with evil manipulations of the villain and helpers in the story are seen for who they really are by those … Continue reading

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TRUTH TURNS THE TABLES OF DECEPTION

Hate of others for whatever excuse breeds characteristics and behaviors not of God.  The most prevalent and obvious characteristics are ego-driven pride, arrogance, envy, greed with bullying attitudes that demand recognition as being the most important human in the room.  … Continue reading

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THE BOAST AND THE BARBEQUE

There will be hard things in life that we do not want to do; but we know it must be done and God is calling us to do it.  I have learned from doing the hard things that arise in … Continue reading

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BETWEEN A ROCK AND HARD PLACE

“Between a rock and a hard place” means being in a very difficult, stressful, or impossible situation where you must choose between two equally unpleasant, undesirable, or risky options. It describes a dilemma with no easy solution, often referred to as … Continue reading

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THE PLOT OF POWER

In times of greatest horror and unbelievable torture of groups of people who simply look, believe, and behave differently because of their love and loyalty to God is when the Prince of Darkness is seen for who he really is—death, … Continue reading

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BEAUTY OF BELIEF

I confess.  I grew up on a residential block in the suburbs with mostly boys.  There was one girl but she left for the summers to live with her grandparents. I rarely saw her. So, I naturally learned and enjoyed … Continue reading

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GOD’S STORY OF ESTHER

“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”—Mordecai, older cousin and foster father to Esther, Esther 4:14 Today we begin the book of Esther. Some things about this story you … Continue reading

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TRUTH—UNDELUDED AND UNTAINTED BY THE WORLD

Nehemiah’s last diary entry is one last push for the people to return all God’s commandments, to internally understand why God gave them, with how imperative it is to obey His commands so they will not fall back to accepting … Continue reading

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A PARADE OF PRAISE!

There is nothing more fun than to watch a parade of happy, celebrating people march by—especially if they throw small gifts of candy!  The joy is increased when it is your kids and grandkids marching, playing instruments, holding banners, or … Continue reading

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PRESENT IN HIS PRESENCE

I remember those days when we moved all the things from the old church building, things not given away or sold, to the newly built church building that would now be our place or worship in His Presence.  God had … Continue reading

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