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THE PLAN PASSED FROM FATHER TO SON

Imagine a father who so loved his child that he would provide all that child would need to build a splendid life of inner peace, unconditional love, with eternal joy for generations to come! King David passes on the plan … Continue reading

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A KING WITH A STRATEGIC PLAN OF SERVICE

King David could see it in his mind as he dreamed of a glorious Temple for the God he loved with his whole heart, mind, and soul.  Yes, he had fallen but David learned quickly how to come back to … Continue reading

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THE NATIONAL GUARD

Our son is employed as “career military” with the United States Air Force. Over the last couple of decades, he has been assigned to local National Guard bases as a fulltime federal government employee.  What is National Guard, you might … Continue reading

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PUTTING TOGETHER A WORSHIP TEAM!

In addition to planning and funding the temple, David spent time preparing the temple servants to be ready when Solomon finished the temple. King David, gifted by God to be a poet and musician himself, takes great care in choosing … Continue reading

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DIVIDING THE WORK

We have a Dachshund in our family.  We said we would not get another dog; but then this particular young dog needed rescuing.  We were going to foster at first but after a couple of hours; we knew the dog … Continue reading

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DOING THE MATH FOR THE RIGHT REASONS!

We just read yesterday of how David was disciplined by God for counting his warriors with pride—but in this case, David is counting with the right motivation of the heart!  He is counting how many Levites are still living among … Continue reading

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THE SOUS CHEF OF PREP WORK     

As anyone knows that any project from painting walls to cooking a huge meal, the preparation can take longer and be more work than the actual project itself.  Walls must be cleaned and most times repaired by filling holes and … Continue reading

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“DOWN FOR THE COUNT”

I grew up in a time and place where most people went to a neighborhood church.  Living on the outskirts of Oklahoma City, there were many neighborhood churches from which to choose to attend.  Mega churches had not yet come … Continue reading

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CONFIDENCE BUILDS IN VICTORY

Our confidence quickly enlarges as we overcome our enemies and troublesome circumstances that overcome us in this life.  If God is not given the glory for these victories, another growth spurt takes place.  Along with our confidence growing, seeds of … Continue reading

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ASSUMING AND PRESUMING—FOOLISH THINKING!

We all do it!  When we assume immediately what people are thinking and presume what they are planning to do to us. However, this instinctive response leads to foolish behaviors. Assuming is falling the lies of the Deceiver who tempts … Continue reading

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