Tag Archives: Christian Living

YOU GOTTA WONDER…

Matthew You gotta wonder what Jesus saw in Matthew. He was a tax collector. The profession hasn’t been too popular in any era, but especially not in the days of Christ. Tax collectors were the quislings of Palestine. They took … Continue reading

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THE DAY OF THE LORD

Malachi 4 I encountered a haughty middle school student yesterday in our after school program who is very proud of what he thinks he knows which, to him, is more than all of the rest of us in the room. … Continue reading

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THE SIGH OF GOD

Malachi 3 There is a small group of first graders gathered around the kidney shaped reading table. I am passionately teaching them about the wonders of our phonetic language and how putting it all together with the context of the … Continue reading

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LOVE AND LOYALTY

Malachi 2 Loyalty is relentless devotion, constancy. Loyalty is holding a strong allegiance. Loyalty is fidelity. All these words imply a sense of duty or of devoted attachment to something or someone. When we love deeply and honestly, we are … Continue reading

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THE LAST SONG

Psalm 150 Here we are. We did it! We have spent the last few months (more than 150 days!) reading, studying, meditating, learning and trying to live the messages of the psalms, all 150 of them. It’s been a great … Continue reading

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THE ONLY NAME WORTH PRAISING!

Psalms–The Final Hallelujahs The word praise is used thirteen times in these fourteen verses. The psalm begins in the highest heavens and ends with the little nation of Israel. If any psalm reveals the glory and grandeur of the worship … Continue reading

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IT’S A GOOD THING!

Psalms – The Final Hallelujahs When you are pressed from all sides, worried about life situations, anxious about the unknown, burdened by illnesses of loved ones and sad because of the unkindness of others, shout Hallelujah! You are probably smiling … Continue reading

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BOUNDLESS

Psalms for the Journey God is. The “I AM” is boundless in grace and mercy. He is unlimited with His unconditional love, and compassionate care for us. He loves being with those who love being with Him. What a great … Continue reading

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WHY BOTHER?

Psalms for the Journey Sometimes we have to wonder why the God of the Universe takes notice of each of us, one at a time. We are but a small speck in His created world, yet He knows the numbers … Continue reading

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BECAUSE I AM YOUR SERVANT

Psalms for the Journey I have been in and out of self induced messes my whole life, but I always knew Who to run to for forgiveness first. I am grateful for knowing this, for being taught to stop and … Continue reading

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