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Begin Where You Can
“I am God Almighty; walk before Me and be perfect.” Genesis 17:1 “Perfection is impossible!” we are in the habit of saying; and therefore we do not try to reach perfection. But it is better for us...
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New Years: Taking Stock
Happy New Year! When someone says, “Happy New Year,” do you think of a party with hats, streamers, noisemakers, food, and music? I used to connect the two. Now I schedule time between Christmas and New...
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Every new beginning is just a first step away!
‘Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.’ Isaiah 43:19 The day of our birth is actually the start of...
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Religion stifles imagination?
I surprised someone in a conversation about today’s word-of-the-week… IMAGINATION A lady said religion stifles imagination. I agreed, which surprised her. “But,” I continued, “religion isn’t...
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Do You Shine Or Reflect?
Forty-seven years ago, two humans first stood on the moon. July 20, 1969 offered an historic opportunity for perspective. Many folks saw an opportunity to look toward the stars. Others turned and gazed...
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Ever heard of a “slow watch“?
A cool new product inspired today’s word-of-the-week… SLOW Ever heard of a “slow watch“? It’s a real thing. Basically it’s a 24-hour watch with a single hand. The idea is that we don’t need to know the...
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Whose Truth Is It?
I believe in absolute truth. I also know humans view truth through the imperfect lens of their own experience. As the picture indicates, it’s impossible to consider truth independent of the perspective...
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Prevent the Valentine’s Day Blues
At one time I dreaded Valentine’s Day. You may feel the same way right now. Perhaps you’re married to someone who doesn’t remember special days like your wedding anniversary and Valentine’s Day. Have...
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What Are You Doing Here?
Have you ever felt led to change jobs or a career path? If you have, I understand. I have too. After a successful teaching career, I sensed a divine leading to become a counselor. I was happy and...
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That’s Not What I Expected
Today’s word-of-the-week… EXPECTED That’s Not What I Expected Interesting sermon title, huh? The pastor used an incident from David’s life to illustrate how life with God frequently takes unexpected...
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Take Courage!
A frustrating truth prompts today’s word-of-the-week… SERIES The important matters in life are a series of repeated choices. We don’t choose to love someone and then forget it. We must repeat the...
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When We Try To Be God
You and I would never try to take God’s place, right? Except I’ve noticed I do it a lot, and I suspect I’m not alone. It’s not on purpose–I don’t have a throne in my back yard or anything like that. It...
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Jesus Conservative? Really??
A surprising statement leads me to today’s word-of-the-week… CONSERVATIVE “I always thought Jesus was really conservative.” “Really?” “Yeah. Not politically, but just, you know, quiet and sort of...
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REALLY ?
Our small group brings us today’s word-of-the-week… REALLY? “Do you really believe that? Really?” In Acts 3, Peter tells a 40-year old man who’s been crippled since birth to walk in the name of Jesus....
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Experiencing Hell
“I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being...
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Comfort Isn’t a Solution
A thought-provoking quote brings us today’s word-of-the-week… COMFORT “Comfort isn’t a solution.” Take a minute and think about that statement. It’s a truth that turns a lot of our instincts on their...
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Are You Real Or A Poser?
Ever hear the term “poser”? Occasionally you’ll see someone with a $10,000 bike, outfitted head-to-toe in the latest gear, with almost no wear-and tear on their equipment and little desire to climb...
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Spiritual Abuse by Spouses or Partners
Spiritual abuse is one form of abuse a spouse or partner uses to exercise power and control over his wife or partner. If she works outside of the home, he refuses to let her tithe on her own income. He...
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Rejoicing… after being flogged
REJOICING The apostles were called in front of the Sanhedrin and ordered to stop proclaiming the gospel. To reinforce the point, the men were flogged before they were released. Of course the apostles...
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The Furnace of Suffering
“I have refined you, but not as silver is refined. Rather, I have refined you in the furnace of suffering!” Isaiah 48:10 The love of Jesus will not preserve His people from trials–but rather, assures...
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