Posted in spiritual strength on Apr 9th, 2012
I was reminded once again today as to why I love the Lord so much.
He was thinking of me more than 3,400 years ago, that’s why.
Of course, He was thinking of you, too.
That’s why God spoke to Moses these prophetic words as part of a larger series of blessings and curses given the tribes of [...]
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Posted in truth on Mar 8th, 2012
It’s so nice when we find something or someone we can really trust.
Whether it’s a case of turning the ignition and ALWAYS having the car start or a case of turning to a friend who ALWAYS listens, loves and looks for how best to help us, there is nothing better than the feeling of [...]
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Posted in lies on Feb 24th, 2012
Oh my.
Jordan Lifander is probably feeling today like the poster child for Psalm 40:12.
That passage includes these words: “For troubles surround me — too many to count! My sins pile up so high I can’t see my way out.”
Here’s the problem Lifander brought on himself.
“Jordan Lifander, a former Cedarhurst, Long Island volunteer firefighter, [...]
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Posted in humility on Feb 13th, 2012
Proverbs 9:8 is one of those verses that tests the humility of a person.
It is a test that I hope to pass on an increasing basis.
“Don’t bother correcting mockers; they will only hate you. But correct the wise, and they will love you” (New Living Translation).
If I resent the words of [...]
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Posted in teaching on Feb 7th, 2012
There’s a good reason for the toolbox, spare bottles of oil, spare fanbelt, jumper cables and a gallon of water being stored in a locked compartment of my truck bed.
I want to be ready for most of the ways that trouble might start brewing for the truck’s engine.
I’d hate to be stuck on a [...]
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