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Freedom’s Wilderness

  Independence Day. Think freedom. Think spiritual freedom. What is holding you back from full spiritual freedom?     Bitterness and anger My cravings Fear! The need to be in control Galatians 5:1 (NIV) It is for freedom that Christ … Continue reading

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Simple Faith

It’s not complicated.   Matthew 18:3 (NIV) Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

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Teach One Another

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No Retirees

Old saints don’t retire. They are reassigned to the front, where they became prayer warriors on the battle line.   James 5:16 (MSG) The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with.

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Grow with God

Friends just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Their children assembled a photo album, divided into decades. Each decade had a title. This got me thinking. If I divide my adult life into 10-year increments, what title should I give each … Continue reading

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Aging Grace

I just celebrated a milestone birthday—one that required registration with the federal government (no, I didn’t just turn 18 and register for the draft). Truth is, we’re all getting older. How do you see yourself?   Not older, better! Over … Continue reading

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Eyes Are Watching

    “Fathers and mothers, do not forget that children learn more by the eye than they do by the ear.” J.C. Ryle  (1816-1900)

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Simply Help

It is estimated that 40-50% of American adults read at or below an 8th grade level. Think about it —  four of ten adults in church may have trouble reading. How can we help?

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Chain of Custody

What I received from my parents and grandparents is my inheritance. What I leave my children and grandchildren is my legacy.   Lord, may I accept my inheritance with forgiving gratitude and offer my legacy with humble grace.

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The Sins of the Fathers

No question, some people have bad parents. And some folks assume that those children are destined to repeat the sins of their parents:   Numbers 14:18 (MSG) God, slow to get angry and huge in loyal love, forgiving iniquity and rebellion … Continue reading

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