Monthly Archives: June 2015

Less Blessed

    Let us remember those who are persecuted for their faith.     Matthew 5:10 (NIV) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. And all this time I’ve been thinking … Continue reading

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Costly Faith

We mourn for the nine godly souls who died in the Charleston church shooting. Here in America, church is usually a safe place to praise, pray and study the Bible. Elsewhere,  these activities end in financial loss, imprisonment or death. … Continue reading

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Father’s Influence

  I went back to college when my youngest was 4. I felt guilty about leaving him home with Dad. He said, “Don’t feel bad, Mommy. While you’re gone Daddy and I put our feet on the coffee table like … Continue reading

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My Father’s House

    Trust Oswald Chambers for an intriguing thought:     “Do I look at my life as being in my Father’s house?  Is the Son of God living in His Father’s house within me?“  My Utmost for His Highest … Continue reading

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Father Joseph

    You know the story about Jesus, age 12, left behind in Jerusalem. Mary and Joseph found him in the Temple.   Luke 2:48-49 (NIV) His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your … Continue reading

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Dads Count

    Yesterday was Father’s Day. Our culture sends out some mixed messages about fathers.   Dad=Dollars (as in child support) Good fathers make good coaches–it’s all about sports Dads? Who needs ‘em? God thought so highly of fathers that he … Continue reading

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I’m Getting Better

  From Shine, Jesus, Shine (Graham Kendrick, 1987):  “As we gaze on your kingly brightness,   So our faces display your likeness,    ever changing from glory to glory.   Mirrored here, may our lives tell your story.“ Changing from … Continue reading

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I Want To

    Just about 20 years ago, our son came home from church camp and declared, “I want to be a disciple.” I want to . . . . . . follow Jesus. I want to pray, study the Word, … Continue reading

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I Can and I Will

    God passes out new assignments, unexpected assignments.   One of mine started with a simple desire to play the recorder. The simplicity appealed to me, plain wood with no moving parts. I mentioned it to my husband, and … Continue reading

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