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Monthly Archives: March 2014
Remember the Sabbath (Monday)
How does a typical Sunday play out in your home? Sleep in–no morning commute! Church in the morning, sports in the afternoon It’s my to-do day Just another work day Exodus 20:11 (MSG) God blessed the … Continue reading
Lead Us Not into Temptation (Friday)
I see a connection between “lead us not into temptation” and the 23rd Psalm: Psalm 23:3, 6 (ESV) He leads me in paths of righteousness . . . Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Goodness and Mercy, lead us not into temptation, Psalm 23
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Lead Us Not into Temptation (Thursday)
Temptation is not the same as sin. Sometimes folks get confused. Here’s the biblical definition of sin: James 4:17 (TLB) Knowing what is right to do and then not doing it is sin. Knowing the right thing to … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged James 4:17, lead us not into temptation, sin, temptation
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Lead Us Not into Temptation (Wednesday)
John MacArthur, pastor-teacher of global radio fame, makes an important point: “Every temptation, directly or indirectly, is the temptation to doubt and distrust God.” The prayer, “Lead us not into temptation,” is an expression of faith and trust in … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged John MacArthur, lead us not into temptation
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Lead Us Not into Temptation (Tuesday)
In our church, we pray the Lord’s Prayer in unison every Sunday. I have mental images for each phrase. It keeps me focused. For “lead us not into temptation,” I see God putting a barricade in front of … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged do not enter, lead us not into temptation
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Lead Us Not into Temptation (Monday)
Traditionally, Christians fast during this time before Easter. Did you give up something for Lent? No meat on Fridays for me I gave up sweets I’m fasting from Facebook and Twitter Without the spiritual component, fasting from … Continue reading
May Your Blessings Outnumber the Shamrocks (Friday)
I really like this verse: Ephesians 1:3 (ESV) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. Blessings up–from me to God. Blessings … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith, Window on our culture
Tagged blessings, Ephesians 1:3, shamrocks
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May Your Blessings Outnumber the Shamrocks (Thursday)
Spring starts today! What do St. Patrick and Spring have in common, besides proximity on the calendar? Growth, new life. Just as spring plants grow from seed to tender sprout to fruitful maturity, Patrick grew from child to … Continue reading
Posted in Window on our culture
Tagged new growth, Spring, St. Patrick
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May Your Blessings Outnumber the Shamrocks (Wednesday)
St. Patrick used a shamrock, so they say, to explain the Trinity. Three leaves–one shamrock. Father, Son, Spirit–one God. Here’s the Bible verse I’m memorizing this week–Paul’s prayer: Ephesians 1:17 (NIV) I keep asking that the God … Continue reading
Posted in Window on our culture
Tagged Ephesians 1:17, shamrocks, St. Patrick, Trinity
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May Your Blessings Outnumber the Shamrocks (Tuesday)
Where did St. Patrick find the power to not only forgive his former captors, but to devote his life to serving them? “I arise today Through God’s strength to pilot me: God’s might to uphold … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith, Window on our culture
Tagged Lorica, St. Patrick
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