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Esteeming His Word

Posted on August 18, 2017 by

Quite often, we’re intimidated by the Bible.  We all can take on a verse or two.  But that is pretty much it. The Bible isn’t made up of singular verses, but of whole books.  I intend to go on record, … Continue reading →

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Simply Golden

Posted on August 12, 2017 by

“And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.” Luke 6:31, ESV — The Golden Rule  “Here is a simple rule of thumb for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you; then … Continue reading →

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Being Obscure Just Like Jesus

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

I am processing something right now. I suppose its implications have the potential of turning everything ‘upside down’ for me at least. Some scientists have postulated that our planet is due for a complete magnetic switchover. This is when north … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate in Love Letters

Posted on July 7, 2017 by

My Child, You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3 Even the very … Continue reading →

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Reign in Me, Again

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

“The Lord will reign forever and ever.” Exodus 15:18 ” Whatever the Lord pleases, he does,    in heaven and on earth,    in the seas and all deeps.” Psalm 135:6 I am persuaded that Americans simply do not “process” this concept of sovereignty, especially when it’s endowed in a person.  … Continue reading →

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Righteousness: His, Yours? (or Ours?)

Posted on June 5, 2017 by

“All of us are dirty with sin. All the right things we have done are like filthy pieces of cloth. All of us are like dead leaves, and our sins, like the wind, have carried us away. “  Isaiah 64:6, … Continue reading →

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All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Prayer

Posted on June 3, 2017 by

“Before they call I will answer;     while they are yet speaking I will hear.”  Isaiah 65:24 In my thinking, there has to be terribly cataclysmic going on if you see me resort to prayer.  Praying not an automatic response for me.  It … Continue reading →

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