Tag Archives: Faith

THE CLEANSING

Our family used to go camping when our children were younger.  Years ago, it was an economical way to get our kids out their comfort zones, teach them about working together as we set up camp, with the promise of … Continue reading

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FROM BAD TO WORSE!

One of my parents’ favorite phrases to say when stressed was; “things are going from bad to worse!”  When I heard the words, as they sighed heavily; I would worry, too, picking up on their stressed, furrowed brows, with that … Continue reading

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LONGEVITY OF MANKIND

It has been said that the most important symbol on the gravestone is the dash.  The dash is chiseled between the year we are born and year we die.  The dash represents the life we lived between.  If you are … Continue reading

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MOTIVES

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 From the very beginning of the creation of mankind, “sin crouches at the door” ready to distract, deceive, and destroy our relationship with God along with … Continue reading

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BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY

“It’s best to live where there is less evil drawing your kids away from what is right and good.”  “Come with us to live in the country.”  This was the advice we received as young parents.  We didn’t heed the … Continue reading

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LEAVE

When was the last time your faith in God was tested?  Did you discover that in those times God’s voice become more clear, direct with simple directions?  Did you watch God work in ways that amazed you as you took … Continue reading

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GETTING AHEAD OF GOD IS NOT GETTING AHEAD

We believers, saved by the grace and work of Jesus Christ, our Lord have a constant temptation to get ahead of the will of God when doing is work.  We get so busy in the work we fall prey to … Continue reading

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FAITH ON FIRE!

It is when tragedy happens that our faith, trust and love are tested.  It is when our “normal” is completely challenged, in a sudden change with an abrupt shift in direction and circumstance, when all is stripped to the bones … Continue reading

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WHEN FAITH IS REAL IT’S ACTIVE!

When I get up in the middle of the dark night to use the restroom, I grope around like an unsighted person, reaching out to touch the walls and pieces of furniture, making my way to the bathroom I assume … Continue reading

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COME ON—GROW UP!

You have to admit you have either heard it said to you or you said it to someone else yourself—”GROW UP!”  These two words come passionately from lips whose hearts and minds are frustrated at immature behaviors, right?  Guess what, … Continue reading

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