Tag Archives: Peace

RUN FROM TEMPTATIONS!

A Daily Decision…Our Psalmist knows that the world can do him in at any moment if his eyes fall from God who loves him and Whom he loves back with all his heart, mind and soul. So, he asks for … Continue reading

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LEAVE IT TO GOD!

It happens. No matter what you do in this world, you will be challenged by someone with a desire to criticize the work you are doing and bring you down, personally, in the process. The Psalmist prayer seems harsh, until … Continue reading

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HOPE AND JOY!

HOPE! YOU ARE GOD…and I am not! What a great, encouraging passage for this Monday morning. What a great way to begin a busy week! Read expectantly! “You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow … Continue reading

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WAS IT A MORNING LIKE THIS?

LIFE! Was it a morning like thisWhen the Son still hid from Jerusalem?And Mary rose from her bedTo tend the Lord she thought was dead Was it a morning like thisWhen Mary walked down from Jerusalem?And two angels stood at … Continue reading

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HAPPY!  Not just a new popular song!

WHAT MAKES US HAPPY? “Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.” Psalm 119:35, NLT “Guide me down the road of your commandments; I love traveling this freeway!” Psalm 119:35, Msg … Continue reading

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THE MORE YOU KNOW…

Psalm 119:7 “When I learn your righteous laws, I will thank you by living as I should!” NLT “I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.” NIV “I thank you for speaking straight from your … Continue reading

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ROMANS 12 – LIVING IT! Continued…

“Dear Friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. For it is written, ‘I will take vengeance; I will repay those who deserve it,’ says the Lord. Romans 12:19, NLT But why? We ask the Lord as three year old’s … Continue reading

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PEACE

ROMANS 12 – LIVING ITContinued… “Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible.” Romans 12:18, NLT Sounds easy, doesn’t it? Keeping the peace, encouraging peace, loving peace, making peace involves relating to all kinds of people, … Continue reading

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WHAT COUNTS…

“That counts!” Said a grandchild while playing a game. “No, it doesn’t!”, said another. And the argument began. We do that, don’t we? We argue with God and others about what counts in life, in love and in relationships. What … Continue reading

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What encouragement!

GOD, AT WORK, WHILE THE ENEMY IS CONFUSED! As I read God’s Story, I am constantly amazed by HOW God works! Aren’t you? We are at the Red Sea (Exodus 14). The cloud became as darkness to the Egyptians who, … Continue reading

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