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Daily Blessings — I’ll Take Coffee with That
From Jeremy Taylor — part preacher, part poet (mid-1600’s): “The labor and sweat of our brows is so far from being a curse, that without it our very bread would not be so great a blessing.“ Cleric Taylor’s wisdom still applies. … Continue reading
Disciplined Blessings
About 35 years ago, handy hubby and I bought our first new car. It was the bottom-of-the-line model, but a big step up for us. We were elated. At the same time, an acquaintance bought his daughter a nicer new … Continue reading
Less Blessed
Let us remember those who are persecuted for their faith. Matthew 5:10 (NIV) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. And all this time I’ve been thinking … Continue reading
Costly Faith
We mourn for the nine godly souls who died in the Charleston church shooting. Here in America, church is usually a safe place to praise, pray and study the Bible. Elsewhere, these activities end in financial loss, imprisonment or death. … Continue reading
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Father’s Influence
I went back to college when my youngest was 4. I felt guilty about leaving him home with Dad. He said, “Don’t feel bad, Mommy. While you’re gone Daddy and I put our feet on the coffee table like … Continue reading
My Father’s House
Trust Oswald Chambers for an intriguing thought: “Do I look at my life as being in my Father’s house? Is the Son of God living in His Father’s house within me?“ My Utmost for His Highest … Continue reading
Father Joseph
You know the story about Jesus, age 12, left behind in Jerusalem. Mary and Joseph found him in the Temple. Luke 2:48-49 (NIV) His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your … Continue reading
Dads Count
Yesterday was Father’s Day. Our culture sends out some mixed messages about fathers. Dad=Dollars (as in child support) Good fathers make good coaches–it’s all about sports Dads? Who needs ‘em? God thought so highly of fathers that he … Continue reading
I’m Getting Better
From Shine, Jesus, Shine (Graham Kendrick, 1987): “As we gaze on your kingly brightness, So our faces display your likeness, ever changing from glory to glory. Mirrored here, may our lives tell your story.“ Changing from … Continue reading