Posted in unity on Aug 4th, 2017
From time to time, I encounter people whose hearts are burdened because their family members seem distant from each other or perhaps even at odds with one another.
My soul aches for them because I know how sweet it is when family members experience unity.
I was reminded of this contrast this morning while enjoying my […]
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Posted in blessings on Jul 20th, 2017
King Solomon was the wisest person in the Old Testament but there was one decision that transcended all the others during his life.
Interestingly, it was a decision he made very early in his reign that was so good.
After a marvelous worship experience before the bronze altar of sacrifice, God gave Solomon a blank-check opportunity to […]
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Posted in forgiveness on Jun 27th, 2017
My goodness. What a great reminder of why I so adore God…
“The Lord always keeps His promises;
He is gracious in all He does.” (Psalm 145:13)
No matter how many times I fall spiritually, God’s promises of love and forgiveness never fail. I am always forgiven when I humbly repent before Him.
It’s good that He’s God and […]
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Posted in peace on Jun 23rd, 2017
I’ve noticed in life that some people appearing to lack inner peace are the most prone toward trying to impress others.
It seems that they’ve embraced the fallacy that impressive or dramatic external actions are the key to unlocking the inner door to a restful heart.
But there’s a big problem with the lie that external merit […]
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Posted in humility on Jun 21st, 2017
Here’s a marvelous dose of encouragement that can energize our optimism for life and relationships with others…
“Though the Lord is great, He cares for the humble” (Psalm 138:6)
Let’s always choose humility in our dealings with others and in our willingness to seek God’s mercy for our mess-ups.
It’s one of the best ways to show […]
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