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Loyalty to Our Friends

Loyalty and truth preserve the king,          And he upholds his throne by righteousness.  Prov. 20:28  ”Through these fields of destruction, baptism of fire I’ve watched all your suffering, as the battles raged higher And though they did hurt me so … Continue reading

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Forgiven First

This evening I got tired of the TV. Or maybe tired of the control it emits over me. I picked up one of the many Bibles I have in my loft. I do think it is ‘funny/sinister’ of the real … Continue reading

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Five Rings to Make Us

“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17, NLT … Continue reading

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“I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends”

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” Albert Schweitzer I believe … Continue reading

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Are You Interruptable?

“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.” 1 Thess. 3:12 “Our love to God is measured by our everyday fellowship with others and the love … Continue reading

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