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I suppose Christopher Columbus could swim but he didn’t reach the New World because of being a strong swimmer.
Instead, he chose to stay on the ship because of the faith it would get him to where he could not get himself.
For Columbus to think he could swim across the ocean would be like thinking you […]

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Morning Devotion: Forever strong

What is the most important thing in life?
Being ready for the next life.
Here is King David’s view of priorities:
“My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever.” (Psalm 73:26)
On what — or on whom — is the […]

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Morning Devotion: Stand firm

Start with the Rock.
I’m talking about the foundation for our spiritual house.
The kids’ Bible song says the wise man built his house upon the Rock.
Rains coming down aren’t a problem.
Floods coming up aren’t a problem.
Winds pounding the walls aren’t a problem.
Because nothing earthly can wash […]

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I rarely do this, but today it seems the right thing to do.
I am including a longer-than-normal passage within the text of the Morning Devotion.
You see, we too often say we believe in Jesus but fall short of truly trusting Jesus.
Oh yeah, we sing the words of Matthew 6:33 regarding seeking first […]

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Morning Devotion: Dead wood

If you have a flowering bush by your front door, do you want people to see several dead branches prominently visible as they come to visit you?
Of course not.
You’ll most certainly prune away those useless branches that are not only “uglifying” your yard but that are also not serving the bush.
If you […]

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