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REST AND REFLECTION

Genesis – First, God   We all know how it feels when a plan comes together, when a task is completed, when the project we worked on for months finally comes to an end. Our first thought after completion is … Continue reading

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BULLIES BEWARE!

Psalms of Honesty and Truth Once again, David was being hounded by Saul and slandered by Saul’s men, many of whom had been David’s friends. David was championing the right cause, for he was God’s chosen king, while Saul was … Continue reading

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BESIDE STILL WATERS

Psalms of Honesty and Truth The infamous Psalm 23…Certainly this psalm has a message for the sorrowing, but it’s unfortunate that it’s used primarily at funerals, because Psalm 23 focuses on what Jesus does for us “all the days of … Continue reading

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WHEN WE THINK GOD DOESN’T SEE

Psalms of Honesty and Truth   The problem in Psalm 9 is the enemy invading from without, while the problem in Psalm 10 is the enemy corrupting and destroying from within. There were wicked nations around Israel (9:5), but there … Continue reading

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THE BOOK OF HALLELUJAHS!

Psalms of Honesty and Truth   How are our lives governed? What “foot” do we lead with, the one that sometimes gets stuck in our mouth, saying all the wrong things in situations that, instead, desperately need words of hope? … Continue reading

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MISCHIEF BACKFIRES, VIOLENCE BOOMERANGS

Psalms of Honesty and Truth Little girls would run up to me on the first grade playground and yell, “Mrs. Callaway, those boys are chasing us!” This was my best advice (from experience), “If you don’t run, they can’t chase … Continue reading

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“COME!”

The Revelation   Let us rejoice and be glad for these last words of hope and assurance…I can add nothing more to the following message from Jesus to us…Come…   Revelation 22, The Message 1-5 Then the Angel showed me … Continue reading

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BELIEVING PRAYER DOES MORE THAN WE CAN IMAGINE!

James: Handling the Hard Stuff of Life I don’t know much but this one thing I know; God hears the prayers of His passionately praying people who believe HE has the answer and right help for them in His time. … Continue reading

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SO HERE’S WHAT I WANT YOU TO DO..Verse Two

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll … Continue reading

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HOW WILL THEY KNOW?

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology We are a sad lot of people if we think talking about a red cup more than Jesus will save us and others. Sigh. Let’s see what Paul says to the Romans. Maybe, just maybe we will … Continue reading

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