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The Absolute Awesomeness
By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, And all the host of them by the breath of His mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap; He lays up the deep in storehouses (Psalm...
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The Power of Gratitude
“Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!” Ephesians 5:20 ~ ~ ~ ~ One day, Johann Tauler of Strosbourg met a peasant and greeted him, “God give...
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The Power of “Little” Habits
Those habits which seem too weak to be felt–soon become too strong to be broken! They entwine themselves around the soul, and the coil proves fatal…. A painter once wanted a picture of innocence–and...
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Christmas in the Hospital
“Wasn’t it hard to spend Christmas in the hospital?” CHRISTMAS IN A HOSPITAL might make a good title for an inspirational story or a heartwarming Hallmark movie, but it wouldn’t be my choice for...
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Adversity And Christmas
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I...
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Labels as Excuses
Are you “one of those people who …”? I lived in schools for about fifty-two years. K-12, four years of college, and thirty-five years as a teacher—52 of my first 58 years, interrupted by brief stints...
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New Year’s Motto: Look Up!
“Look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near!” Luke 21:28 We are entering upon a new year, we shall have new toils, new trials, new temptations, and new troubles. In...
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5 Steps in Satan’s Plan to Defeat You
Many people have many plans for your life. You likely have plans of your own. But have you ever stopped and thought about what the difference between God’s will and yours or the devil’ will would be...
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Time to Renew
Have you ever just needed a fresh start, a clean slate? Ever wanted to start over? One of the many amazing aspects of following Jesus is the reality of new beginnings. No matter where we’ve been, what...
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The Year Before Our Eyes
“As your days’ so shall your strength be.” Deuteronomy 33:25 The year before our eyes may hold in its bosom, events which may deeply concern and affect us. We do not know what is to come. What personal...
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Life’s Surprises and Interruptions
For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father?s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to...
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You Can’t Finish if You Never Begin
The sermon topic was “Finish Well” and that’s important, but you can’t finish if you never begin. Seems like lots of folks are afraid to begin. Some wait to figure out their true calling. Some wait for...
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Two Wolves
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two “wolves” inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy,...
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What is Truly Important?
Over the triple doorways of a European Cathedral, there are three inscriptions spanning the splendid arches. Over one is carved a beautiful wreath of roses, and underneath is the lettering: “All which...
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Be Thankful in All Circumstances
One day, Johann Tauler of Strosbourg met a peasant and greeted him, “God give you a good day, my friend!” The peasant answered briskly, “I thank God that I never have a bad day!” Tauler, astonished,...
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Saying a Blessing, Old Fashioned?
A godly farmer was asked to dine with a well-known gentleman. While there, he asked a blessing at the table as he was accustomed to do at home. His host said jeeringly, “That is old fashioned; it is...
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Our resources are very limited–His are infinite!
“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children–then how much more shall your Father who is in Heaven give good things to those who ask Him?” Matthew 7:11 There is a double...
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We need a lot of chipping!
“They will be Mine–in the day when I make up My jewels!” Malachi 3:17 We need a lot of chipping!” So said a saint as we were talking about the Lord’s gracious dealings with His people. The saying...
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So Much to do Every Day…
A story is told of an old man who lived long ago. A friend asked him the cause of his struggles, since in the evening he so often had great weariness. “Alas,” answered he, “I have so much to do every...
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Are You Envious?
A canary and a goldfish had their allotment together in the same room. One hot day the master of the house heard the fish complaining of his silent condition, and envying the sweet song of his...
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