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LOVE AND LOYALTY

Malachi 2 Loyalty is relentless devotion, constancy. Loyalty is holding a strong allegiance. Loyalty is fidelity. All these words imply a sense of duty or of devoted attachment to something or someone. When we love deeply and honestly, we are … Continue reading

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INTIMATE LOVE

Malachi – The Answer to what God wants As I prayed about what to study and learn after reading and meditating on the Psalms, which taught us many ways to praise God, I am drawn to Malachi, the Prophet. This … Continue reading

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THE LAST SONG

Psalm 150 Here we are. We did it! We have spent the last few months (more than 150 days!) reading, studying, meditating, learning and trying to live the messages of the psalms, all 150 of them. It’s been a great … Continue reading

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THE ONLY NAME WORTH PRAISING!

Psalms–The Final Hallelujahs The word praise is used thirteen times in these fourteen verses. The psalm begins in the highest heavens and ends with the little nation of Israel. If any psalm reveals the glory and grandeur of the worship … Continue reading

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BOUNDLESS

Psalms for the Journey God is. The “I AM” is boundless in grace and mercy. He is unlimited with His unconditional love, and compassionate care for us. He loves being with those who love being with Him. What a great … Continue reading

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WHY BOTHER?

Psalms for the Journey Sometimes we have to wonder why the God of the Universe takes notice of each of us, one at a time. We are but a small speck in His created world, yet He knows the numbers … Continue reading

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BECAUSE I AM YOUR SERVANT

Psalms for the Journey I have been in and out of self induced messes my whole life, but I always knew Who to run to for forgiveness first. I am grateful for knowing this, for being taught to stop and … Continue reading

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IN THE CAVE

Psalms for the Journey We all suffer from it from time to time. We give in to it when faced with troubled realities we would rather ignore. But by ignoring it and not asking for help it gets worse. What … Continue reading

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SECURE

Psalms for the Journey We all long to be secure. It is a basic human need. We long to be held safely in someone’s arms, to be hugged and assured that we are safe no matters what is happening all … Continue reading

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THE CROSS-EXAMINATION

Psalms for the Journey We can rationalize or put a spin on any morsel of information or behavior these days. We humans are good at that. I think of the media, of course, when I think about this bad trait … Continue reading

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