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Blessed Parenting

  “Fathers and mothers, do not forget that children learn more by the eye than they do by the ear.” The Duties of Parents J.C. Ryle  (1816-1900)   Methinks I talked too much.    

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Fear or Faith?

Joshua 3:15-16 (NIV) Now the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest. Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water from upstream stopped flowing. It … Continue reading

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Pain and Godwinks

  This week’s topic started with Dale’s problem: how to pray for someone with chronic pain, “when you’ve prayed for a long time and healing doesn’t come.”    My final answer? You keep praying. Pray for healing, yes, but not just … Continue reading

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Painful Hope

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Painful Conversation

  Are you in pain? Feel free to complain to God. You are in good company:   How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? (David – Psalm 13:1) How long, Lord, must I call for help? (Habakkuk 1:2) How … Continue reading

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Pray for Pain

  Last week, my friend Dean asked me about pain, “when you’ve prayed for a long time and healing doesn’t come.” How would you answer?   Keep praying God doesn’t care Drugs, stronger drugs Keep praying. God does care. Drugs may help.  … Continue reading

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The Path of Pure Joy

  James 1:2 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.   When trials come, Lord God, may my words, deeds and prayers work together for joy. Don’t let me be a … Continue reading

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Smooth the Path

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Plan Ahead, Count the Cost

  Do you plan for the best? Or for the worst?       Things have a way of working out Everything that can go wrong, will go wrong Be prepared! What, me worry? Some people act as though nothing … Continue reading

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Such a Time

I love the book of Esther. It’s a great story–with a none-too-bright king, an evil villain, a trusted adviser and the brave and beautiful queen. The disaster train speeds along, and the villain has the Jewish nation tied to the … Continue reading

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