Posted in worship on Jun 26th, 2015
There’s something different — something richer — about a relationship where the only reason somebody spends time with you is because they want to, not because they’re required to.
That’s why aging parents love it when their adult children break away from their busy lives to spend a few days with Mom and Dad.
Not in order […]
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Posted in obedience on May 7th, 2015
Psalm 105 is a description of how God delivered the Hebrews out of Egypt with divine protection and provision.
It’s a quick read that illustrates the power and purposes of God.
You can check out that passage and others in today’s One-Year Bible reading by clicking here.
The psalm provides a marvelous picture […]
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Posted in faithfulness on Apr 24th, 2015
My hair has a bit more gray than it used to.
But my faith should also have more green than it used to.
You’ve perhaps heard that the best grapes come from the oldest vines.
I like that idea.
So does God.
Check out what Psalm 92:14 says about faithful believers:
“Even in old age they will […]
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Posted in godliness on Apr 15th, 2015
Guard rails are not fences.
They’re not there to keep cars off the road but instead to keep cars on it.
Fences are to keep people out.
Guard rails are to keep people in.
Sometimes, we Christians lose sight of this when it comes to our faith.
The Bible and the beliefs it calls us to embrace are for the […]
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Posted in humility on Mar 27th, 2015
If your job is going well, be careful.
If your health is good, be careful.
If your family relationships are strong and smooth, really be careful.
The fact is that we’ve all got to be very careful when our lives are going very well.
God said so.
For if we carelessly lose sight of the […]
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