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Category Archives: Foundation of faith
Not Doing Right Is Wrong
James 4:17 (ESV) So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. James makes it clear: Not doing the right thing is wrong. It’s a sin. Lord, be merciful to … Continue reading
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I Was Wrong About Being Right
I used to tell my children I was right 100% of the time. I was wrong. Romans 12:3 (NLT) Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves. God is right … Continue reading
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Basic and Bountiful Blessings
Some blessings are basic, some are bountiful: Basic: daily bread Bountiful: daily meat, fresh veggies, coffee & chocolate Basic: safe shelter Bountiful: my own room in a house of many rooms Basic: clothes on my back Bountiful: … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, Philippians 4:12
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Itty Bitty Blessings
I noticed a few small blessings today and whispered a prayer of thanks. The rain eased up just as I walked out of the store with my groceries I noticed an error in my email right before I hit send … Continue reading
Lois’ Blessed Legacy
The Apostle Paul made specific note of one woman’s legacy: 2 Timothy 1:5 (NIV) I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in … Continue reading
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His Story
The Bible is more than history. It’s His story — the story of Jesus. Jesus said so Himself, as He walked the road to Emmaus with friends after the resurrection: Luke 24:27 (NIV) And beginning with Moses and all the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, God's Word, His Story, Jesus, Luke 24:27
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History
The Bible is more than a good story. It’s history. The history of the Jews. The history of Christ’s years on earth. The history of the early Church. It’s the history of God’s eternal plan. 1 Corinthians … Continue reading
A Good Story
I love a good story — one with a complex plot, intriguing characters, recurring themes and a happy ending. The Bible has it all: a complex plot (good versus evil), intriguing characters (folks like Moses, David, Solomon, Esther, … Continue reading
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Tagged God's story, good story, John 20:31, read and believe
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Spiritual Perspective
Ephesians 3:17-18 (NIV) And I pray that you . . . grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. I have tunnel vision, Lord. I barely grasp the surface of the love of Christ. … Continue reading
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