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Category Archives: Government structure
Granted or Gratitude (Thursday)
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Don’t take peace for granted. Bless the peacemakers.
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Granted or Gratitude (Wednesday)
For Veterans Day, I connected with veterans I know personally to express my gratitude. There are countless more that I don’t know. Not knowing them is no reason to take them for granted. I have a glorious opportunity to bless … Continue reading
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Granted or Gratitude (Veterans Day)
Shell shock, combat stress, PTSD–some survivors of war fight a second battle. Let’s n0t take their sacrifice for granted. “Gratitude changes the pangs of memory into a tranquil joy“ (Dietrich Bonhoeffer). May our gratitude contribute to their … Continue reading
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Granted or Gratitude
What freedoms do you most take for granted? Freedom to speak my mind Freedom to live out my faith Freedom to participate in my government Freedom to own what I purchase Hearing about the restrictions on … Continue reading
Devoted Time
Continuing on the theme of Time: Do you have a daily quiet time with God? I talk with God before I roll out of bed in the morning Bible, journal, coffee–I’m ready! I start my day with a … Continue reading
God, Bless America, I Pray (Friday)
Irving Berlin got it right: Let us all be grateful for a land so fair, As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer. God bless America, Land that I love, Stand beside her, and guide her … Continue reading
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God, Bless America, I Pray (Thursday)
Today is the National Day of Prayer. Christians across the country will gather to pray for our nation, and that’s a good thing. But think how much better it would be if we all prayed for our nation every … Continue reading
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God, Bless America, I Pray (Wednesday)
I am reminded on my drive to work to pray for my government and those in authority. By the courthouse: Let justice and righteousness flood this place (from Amos 5:24). As I pass the police barracks: Bless these peacemakers, dear Lord (from … Continue reading
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God, Bless America, I Pray (Tuesday)
1 Timothy 2:1-3 (MSG) The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about … Continue reading
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God, Bless America, I Pray (Monday)
Most days, there’s some news relating to our government. What’s your response? I ignore it (the less I know, the happier I am) Frustrated Embarrassed Proud Make a list of everything you don’t like about our federal, state … Continue reading
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