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Faulty Foundation

Ever noticed how quickly some folks change their values to line up with the shifting sands of popular culture? They remind me of this Bible passage: Matthew 7:26-27 (VOICE) You are like a fool who builds a house on sand. When … Continue reading

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Simply the Cross

“Down at the cross where my Savior died, Down where for cleansing from sin I cried, There to my heart was the blood applied; Glory to his name!” E. A. Hoffman, 1875   Because of the cross, we are cleansed … Continue reading

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Near the Cross

  Psalm 51:1 (NIV) Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love.   Got mercy? Looking for love?  “Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and Mercy found me; There the bright and morning star Sheds its beams … Continue reading

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At the Cross

  The cross — a place of both sorrow and happiness.      “At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light, And the burden of my heart rolled away, It was there by faith I received … Continue reading

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Boast in the Cross

  Without God, I’ve got nothing to brag about.     Galatians 6:14 (ERV) The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is my only reason for boasting. More Christ, less me. “Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in … Continue reading

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Cherish the Cross

  We finished Holy Week, with it’s focus on the cross of Christ. What will you do with the cross, today and all the days till next Easter?   Truth be told, I don’t think about it all that much … Continue reading

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Mature Taste

Can you taste the difference between good and evil? Hebrews 5:12-14 (NTE) You need someone to teach you the basic elementary beginnings of God’s oracles. You need milk, not solid food!  Everyone who drinks milk, you see, is unskilled in the … Continue reading

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Food and Shelter in Ethiopia

Folks in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia are suffering. Warfare has driven thousands upon thousands from their homes. Families are sheltering wherever they find space.  These Ethiopians face a triple whammy–displacement, disease and devastation.   Samaritan’s Purse is airlifting … Continue reading

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Stand Strong

  Valentines Day is coming– Think love.     1 Corinthians 13:7 (NIV) It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love stands strong. It perseveres.

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Carry On

Philippians 1:6 (NIV) He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.   God perseveres on my behalf. I persevere for Him. As You carry on in me, Lord, … Continue reading

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