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BLESS THE BULLIES

Wait, what?? “If people persecute you because you are a Christian, don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.” Romans 12:14, NLT Yep, that’s what it says…bless those who persecute you because you are striving to live the Christian … Continue reading

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HELP BRINGS HOPE!

HELP “When God’s children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.” Romans 12:13, NLT HELP BRINGS HOPEHelping out … Continue reading

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GOT HOPE? READ AND BE ENCOURAGED!

GOD CARES ENOUGH TO HAVE A PLAN We continually work hard to wrap our brains around just how much our God, our Heavenly Father, cares for us. He cares for you, yes you, personally. He does the same for me … Continue reading

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A FAMILY MEMORY…

BE ENTHUSIASTIC! “Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.” Romans 12:11, NLT Making a task fun goes way back to my grandparents who’s attitudes about work was passed on to me. My grandpa worked his farm … Continue reading

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DON’T PRETEND!

“Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” Romans 12:9-10, NLT These verses shout out … Continue reading

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DO IT WELL!

But first, what is IT? At the beginning of each new year we are bombarded with setting goals to lose weight, change our ways, and generally expect more from ourselves than humanly possible. The older I get, the more amusing … Continue reading

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WE ARE VALUABLE FOR OTHERS

We have learned over the past few days that we are valuable to God. We have learned that giving ourselves back to God and allowing Him to transform us by “changing the way we think” (Romans 12) helps us know … Continue reading

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THE FORCE

I will spend the next few days forcing myself to write or type 2014 on checks, journals, and other paperwork. It will not come naturally to do that. It will take thinking and self control to make myself do it. … Continue reading

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STANDING FIRM

Reliable! Liable means responsible. Re means over and over again. I’m wondering if someone’s listening who’s a saint of re-liability? If you are, I can’t resist the chance to say two things. The first? Thank you! Thank you teachers for … Continue reading

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I WANT TO DO IT MY WAY!

The world tells us over and over and over to “have it your way”. But that is not God’s best for us, for we do not know His best way to go until He tells us. We rebel. But, thank … Continue reading

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