Posted in trust on Jan 26th, 2012
For most issues in life, we trust in the competency of those with whom we’re dealing, whether it be a medical professional or a banking associate or restaurant chef or an auto mechanic or any other service provider.
But when push comes to shove and it seems like we’re teetering on the precipice of physical [...]
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Posted in blessings on Jan 25th, 2012
I’m glad that God’s love and rich promises aren’t just for A-list people.
From the time we’re little kids, we see how society shows favoritism to the beautiful people, the wealthy people, the athletic people and, begrudgingly, to the manipulatively violent people.
Average people or those deemed as marginal by society? Sorry, Charlie, to quote an old [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 13th, 2012
Every day, it seems, another example of societal degradation moves from the alleys of variant lifestyles into the bright lights of Main Street.
Incredibly, many of these corrupted developments aren’t pushed to the back of the parade but placed in front as “proof” that liberation from core values is more important than a tradition built upon [...]
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Posted in fear on Jan 9th, 2012
It’s really important that we press into the Lord, holding Him tightly and making sure to walk close by His side.
That’s how we’ll feel safer in this life, not having to worry about what we’ll eat or wear or drink.
You see, God promises in Matthew 6:25-34 that if we live to please Him, He’ll make [...]
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Posted in unity on Dec 14th, 2011
Dads love it when their kids get along.
It’s especially sweet to a father when his kids not only get along, but they act like buddies who like doing things together.
That’s how it was with my Jessica and Melissa when they were kids.
During their adolescence, there were some rough spots in this regard.
Just like in most [...]
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