Posted in endurance on Sep 11th, 2014
They had lost their homes, their jobs and many of their family and friends. And they had been forced to leave their beloved Jerusalem.
In fact, one of their beloved leaders had been murdered and countless numbers of people they loved had been thrown into prison.
All because of loving and living for a man who […]
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Posted in endurance on Jul 24th, 2014
There is a verse in today’s Bible reading with which we all struggle on occasion.
“Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death?” (Romans 8:35)
We love […]
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Posted in endurance on Mar 28th, 2014
Most trees don’t develop deep roots unless they have to.
If plants have frequent access to water in the first few feet of soil, the roots spread wide but not deep.
This is why so many trees are toppled in warm climates when hurricanes strike.
But there are a few tree varieties that never topple in […]
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Posted in endurance on Jul 2nd, 2013
I’m a social person and that means that I enjoy being part of group conversations.
I’m also an avid Christian and that means that I have been left out of certain group conversations or social gatherings at the secular jobs I’ve had over the years.
The intent to exclude was clearly related to my faith in […]
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Posted in endurance on Jun 13th, 2013
I pray that you’ve had a good week during the time we’ve been away for a family reunion. I’m glad to be back with you in sharing insights from God’s Word.
There are five letters that explain how the Apostle Paul could shift from dragging Christians around in chains over to being chained himself […]
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