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Simple Fear

Proverbs 9:10 (ERV) Wisdom begins with fear and respect for the Lord. Your attitude sets you on the path to wisdom. Not your reading skills.  

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Believe in Fear

I mentioned “the fear of the Lord.” My friend responded, “God doesn’t want us to fear him. God is love.” I answered, “It’s in the Bible. Both. Fear and love.”   Lord God, you are more than I can understand. … Continue reading

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Glorious Fear

  So you think there’s no need to fear God? Maybe that’s what Moses thought when he asked God to show him his glory. God said, “Yes . . . but.” Exodus 33:20-23 (MSG) “But you may not see my … Continue reading

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Amazing Fear

If you don’t understand how fearsome God is, you can’t appreciate how much Christ has done for us.   “’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,   And grace my fears relieved.” John Newton, 1773 Amazing Grace

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Fearsome Thought

    What’s your take on the fear of the Lord?   Not buyin’ it – God is love Makes God sound abusive I fear God, doesn’t everybody? I have it on good authority that fear of God is a good thing. … Continue reading

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Sheltering Refugees

  Little Lebanon, population 4.4 million, hosts over a million refugees. 1 person in 6 is a Syrian refugee. Imagine the strain on resources.   Lord, provide water, food and safe shelter for all — refugees and Lebanese alike. We … Continue reading

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Hallowed Days

  Are you annoyed when someone says “Happy Holidays” instead of “Happy Thanksgiving” or “Merry Christmas”? Think of it this way:   Happy holidays. Happy holy days. Happy, hallowed days.  

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Hallowed Blessings

  We bless God because he is holy. God blesses us by making us holy.  

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Hallowed Saints

  All Saints Day. It’s a day to remember the dead. Many of us pay it no mind.  Some people die for their Christian faith.   Revelation 6:9 (NIV) I saw under the altar the souls of those who had … Continue reading

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Hallowed Fear

    Hallowed Eve: we scare each other.  We call it fun.   Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Holy God: we tremble at his power. We call it wisdom.

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