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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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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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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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NAMES WITH MEANING—REAL PEOPLE OF SIGNIFICANCE

Chronicles is a great place to look for a name with meaning and significance!  Names were not just plucked from previous family names it seems; but original names. What a father named his son was influenced by what was occurring … Continue reading

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GOD’S WARNING TO SIN-FILLED HEARTS

Our world is filled with warnings, signs, and even side effect warning labels attached to what is supposed to be helpful and healthy for us.  “Take this medicine” to relieve what ails you, advertisers proclaim; but know that taking it … Continue reading

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WISE BUT WEAK

Wait, what?! That cannot be true!  Our pastor has been dating another woman who is not his wife?  But he is our pastor, how could he do that?  We look to him to solve our problems, give counsel, correct our … Continue reading

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WHEN THE WORK IS COMPLETE; WHAT’S NEXT?

It has been said that there is greater joy in the journey than upon the arrival at our destination.  Mm.  But it seems that it all depends on our motives reflected in our attitudes in the journey.  There is a … Continue reading

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SEVEN YEARS OF HARD PHYSICAL LABOR

“Rome wasn’t built in a day” is a phrase still today to mean that important achievements, complex projects, or great things take time, patience, and consistent effort to complete and cannot be rushed. The phrase serves as a reminder to be patient … Continue reading

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THE TIME IS RIGHT! PREPARE TO BUILD!

I was in elementary school when the people of our church met on a section of ground just outside Oklahoma City.  At that time, I didn’t fully realize what was going on but I certainly felt the excitement of the … Continue reading

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