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lol, God
I listed a dozen different types of precipitation in Monday’s post . . . . . . immediately followed by my Monday morning commute. I drove into snow shards, fat flakes, heavy snow that blocked my view, … Continue reading
Creative Weather
Friday was 70 degrees. Sunday we awoke to snow. How would you react? Back to bed O Lord, say it isn’t so! April fools? Thank you, God, for this new day Weather can be disappointing. And weather … Continue reading
300+ Years, Same Old Enemy
A Puritan Golden Treasury is a carefully assembled collection of 1500 quotations from godly leaders of the 17th century. This one is well worth pondering: “If you neglect to instruct (your children) in the way of holiness, will the devil … Continue reading
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They Copy What You Do
On my very first back-to-school night, not quite 40 years ago, the librarian asked, “What is the most important thing parents do to encourage their children to read?” “Read to them,” was the unanimous response. “No,” the librarian … Continue reading
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Follow the Directions
How do you teach your children to follow God’s commands? The Bible is your instruction manual. Deuteronomy 11:19-20 (CEV) Teach them to your children. Talk about them all the time—whether you’re at home or walking along the … Continue reading
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Why Wait?
Which attitude about sharing your faith with your children do you hold? I’ll let them decide for themselves when they’re old enough My house, my faith I’ll drop them off at church – somebody else can teach them … Continue reading
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The Horrible Beautiful Cross
In 1912, George Bennard was heckled for his faith at a revival service. He was so disturbed by that event that he wrote “The Old Rugged Cross.” “In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, A … Continue reading
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Who’s the Good Guy?
Simon Peter = good guy. Thief = bad guy. Maybe not. Luke 22:59-60 (NLT) Someone else flatly stated, “I know this fellow is one of Jesus’ disciples, for both are from Galilee.” But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know … Continue reading
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