Category Archives: Foundation of faith

Wrong Way

  Matthew 6:13 (NIV) And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.   Every time you repeat the Lord’s Prayer, you’re asking God to post His Wrong Way signs on your journey of faith. Miss … Continue reading

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Simple Allegiance Under God

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God.” “Under God.” It’s all about our nation, right?    I’m a child of God. He’s my … Continue reading

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My Father’s Child

  John 1:12 (CEV) People accepted him and put their faith in him. So he gave them the right to be the children of God. I believe; thus I’m a child of the heavenly Father (it’s my God-given right).

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In the Image of Your Father

  Genesis 1:27 (NIV) So God created mankind in his own image.     Two errors to avoid: Recreating God in the image of your earthly father. Recreating yourself in the image of your earthly father. The image of your … Continue reading

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Looking for Goodness and Mercy

  Psalm 23:6 (ESV) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.   Look back and see goodness and mercy. They’re just a step behind you.

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Looking Out for My Neighbor

Matthew 22:39 (NLT) A second [command] is equally important: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”   OK, Lord, I get that I’m not just looking out for my own good. But how do I sort out what’s best for everybody? Whose … Continue reading

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Looking Out for God’s Image

    Loving God or loving people . . . which is easier?   I’m good with God; people make me crazy I see all the trouble people face, and I get mad at God Both at the same time? … Continue reading

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Great Memories

  “My memory is nearly gone, but I remember two things: that I am a great sinner, and that Christ is a great Savior.” John Newton (1725-1807)

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Remember Your Ebenezer

1 Samuel 7:10, 12 (NIV) But that day the Lord thundered with loud thunder against the Philistines and threw them into such a panic that they were routed before the Israelites . . . Then Samuel took a stone and … Continue reading

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Lord, Teach Me to Thank You

    My Father, who art in heaven, Thank you for calling me by name.   Thank you for your coming kingdom. Thank you for working your will in my life here on earth as you do in heaven. Thank … Continue reading

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