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I ATTENTIVELY WATCH…

Psalms of Honesty and Wisdom All my life I have been a watcher of people. I timidly stand a short distance away and just observe for awhile. I watch how other people do life. Then, like at the pool, I … Continue reading

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STAY THE COURSE!

Psalms of Honesty and Wisdom I compare Psalm 119, our longest psalm, to the teaching time after Christmas break. Teachers will get this readily. The longest stretch in teaching comes during the winter. There are little to no breaks in … Continue reading

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HIS LOVE TAKES OVER

Psalms of Honesty and Truth I read our next, very short psalm and I think…What is taking over my life right now? If I could trade something in my life right now that is overbearing, unmanageable, capturing my thought life … Continue reading

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HE LISTENS TO ME!

Psalms of Honesty and Praise There is no greater honor or feeling of worth when you know a person is really listening to you. This is a person who listens for understanding to what you are saying. In school we … Continue reading

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JUST TO SPEAK HIS NAME…

Psalms of Honesty and Praise I recall a very frustrating day in the life of a pastor and his family, a day before Easter, when everything seemed to be going wrong. Every detail seemed like a battle. Every simple task … Continue reading

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HEART READY, TRUSTING IN GOD!

Psalms of Honesty and Truth The Christmas sermons speak of it, songs of The Birth of our Savior get close to it, but the kindness and graciousness of others shows it. What is “it”? It is a heart that is … Continue reading

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GOD’S CHRISTMAS LIST OF GIFTS

Psalms of Honesty and Truth “He’s making a list and checking it twice, gonna find out who’s naughty and nice”…That may be Santa’s mantra but it is not God’s method of operation. God came down in the form of a … Continue reading

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THIS LITTLE CHILD IS KING!

Psalms of Honesty and Truth Our journey brings us to another season of Christmas. Christmas songs play non stop on my favorite radio station to and from work and all other trips through town. All the tinsel, bright lights and … Continue reading

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OUR REAL ENEMY!

Psalms of Honesty and Truth “That’s not fair!”, we cry out when falsely accused by those who oppose us and want to get rid of us. In Psalm 109, David is beside himself with all the accusations that are unjust. … Continue reading

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I’M SO READY, GOD!

Psalms of Honesty and Truth I’m so ready to rise above the drama this world has to offer with it’s “dog eat dog”, “fake it ’til you make it”, mentality because of selfish, inner desires to always be on top, … Continue reading

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