Tag Archives: Jesus

ONE LAST PSALM

When godly men and women begin the journey from earth to heaven, family and friends who know them well pick up on the wisdom of their “last words.” They may not realize it at the time the words are said … Continue reading

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PAUSING TO PRAISE GOD!

Before reading 2 Samuel 22, the next chapter in our reading and study of 2 Samuel, I spend time alone with God in the quiet of the first hour of the day.  This is a daily, much needed discipline that … Continue reading

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OF WARS AND FAMINES

“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and … Continue reading

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WISDOM SAVES LIVES! 

“Wait a second, before we do this, can we stop and think about the outcomes this action will cause?  What if we…”  How many times have you heard one voice suddenly stand up in a heated committee meeting to declare … Continue reading

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CROSSING OVER WITH THE KING

“I’m crossing over—who will go with me?”  The battles between Israel and Judah are ceasing for a time.  Absalom is dead.  David is grieving his son but knows he must carry on his work as God’s designated King of Israel.  … Continue reading

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SPIRITUAL ADVISORS

Who do we immediately turn to when life throws a curve? When what happens is beyond our ability to reason a response; who can we trust to listen first and then offer advice for the situation?  Who is that person … Continue reading

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YOU’RE OUT; I’M IN

It is an extremely dangerous, unholy act by humans, filled with the intentions to do harm, to conspire against God-led, Spirit filled leaders of church groups, leaders and small business owners who serve, leaders of local communities dedicated to peace … Continue reading

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LOOKIN’ FOR LOVE IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES

Well, I spent a lifetime lookin’ for youSingle bars and good time lovers were never truePlaying a fools game, hopin’ to winAnd tellin’ those sweet lies and losin’ again … I was lookin’ for love in all the wrong placesLookin’ for … Continue reading

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WHAT HAPPENED TO “THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD; I SHALL NOT WANT?”

We all see it. Many have gossiped about what they saw and heard.  We watched as the leader we adore is “caught in the act.”  We are dismayed, disillusioned and oh so disappointed. Our first reaction is shock because we … Continue reading

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MANIPULATION—COVERING SIN WITH MORE SIN

Lust and desire to have what someone else has is called “coveting” in the Bible. Defined, to covet means to yearn (crave and ache) to possess what you do not have.  Since Adam and Eve, many of God’s beloved and … Continue reading

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