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If there is an enduring obstacle to your pursuit of a settled life, perhaps there is an unjust decision in your past, whether made by you or someone close to you.
If you believe in God, then you have to believe that people will always — eventually — face consequences for unjust decisions that harmed others.
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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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Morning Devotion: More like God

Let’s become more like God.
Here’s why I say this:
“But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.” Psalm 86:15
What relationship wouldn’t be stronger if we demonstrated these five characteristics more fully?
Be like God today.
Everybody in your home, […]

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Morning Devotion: Learning good judgment

I was very much encouraged this morning by Proverbs 9:6.
“Leave your simple ways behind, and begin to live; learn to use good judgment.”

What this verse tells me is that I can always improve my decision-making ability.
Like you, I make a lot of decisions each day and I want […]

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Morning Devotion: Before anything else

Before any effort I undertake today, I need to seek wisdom for how to proceed.
Wisdom does not come naturally to us or we wouldn’t have to seek it.
It’s more than common sense.
Some choices are obvious in life such as making sure your car has enough gas or enough air in the […]

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