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Lord of Your History

I’ve been reading ‘Mending the Soul” by Steven R. Tracy. The book explores the destructive power of abuse. It explains the redemptive power of God’s love. Dr. Tracy urges abuse victims to acknowledge their painful histories:   “Facing our brokenness … Continue reading

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American History

America! America! God mend thine every flaw, Confirm thy soul in self control, Thy liberty in law. Katharine Bates, 1904        

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It’s All History

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Bad Family History

  Children get more than genes from their parents. Take Amon, King of Judah, for bad example:     2 Kings 21:20-22 (NIV) He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, as his father Manasseh had done. He followed completely … Continue reading

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Spiritual H&Ps

  Every hospital patient has an H&P, a history and physical exam.     Chief complaint History Review of systems Physical examination The “chief complaint” is the patient’s view of the problem. “History” covers a lot: history of the present … Continue reading

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In View of Success

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The Success of Obedience

  During a particularly difficult part of my life’s journey, I felt very unsuccessful.     I thought this was your will, Lord. Why such a mess? My answer came via a radio sermon. I missed the name of the … Continue reading

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The Right Success

  “It is not your business to succeed, but to do right: when you have done so, the rest lies with God.” C. S. Lewis     Better right in God’s eyes than successful.

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Work in Progress

  God has a plan for each of us. He knows our potential. He measures our success by the progress we’ve made in fulfilling his plan.   Thus, things we may count as failures—lost money or job or home or race—are … Continue reading

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Measured Success

    How do you judge success?   By how well things are going By the accumulation of wealth By what other people say By my happiness Success—on the job, raising children, winning a race, keeping house, passing the test, … Continue reading

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