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Restoring My Soul

  Taking a break from Souls Under Construction to visit family and restore my own soul. I’ll be back!

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Why Work? (Friday)

Here’s the thing, Lord. I try to do things well–on my job, for our church and at home. I’d like to say that I do this good work for you, but I can’t lie (at least not to you, God). Most … Continue reading

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Why Work? (Thursday)

An unashamed worker–that’s a worthy goal: 2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV) Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. Typical me, … Continue reading

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Why Work? (Wednesday)

  “Fear God and work hard.”     Wise advice from a guy who started working at age 10, earned enough to pay for college, completed medical school, practiced his own brand of medicine in the remotest of places, explored the rivers … Continue reading

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Why Work? (Tuesday)

  Colossians 3:23 (ESV) Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord.     Surprise! My work isn’t all about me. It isn’t even about my employer. My work is all about God.

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Why Work?

  Why work?     To pay the rent To change the world for the better Somebody’s gotta do it Our culture sends the message that not having to work is great—retiring early, inheriting a fortune, winning the lottery, paying … Continue reading

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We Gather Together (Friday)

Which spiritual discipline goes with gather together? Hospitality! Let them gather together in your own home. 2 Peter 4:3 (ESV) Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.   Yep, I grumble about it: The house is a mess. What am I … Continue reading

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We Gather Together (Thursday)

Spurgeon says what I should have figured out all by myself (that happens a lot): Those who belong to Christ are sheep in this respect, that they love to get together. Sheep go in flocks, and so do God’s people. Charles Haddon … Continue reading

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We Gather Together (Wednesday)

  I listen to the news reports, and I think the end of the world is fast approaching. Makes me want to run to my home, close the door and hide.   Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how we … Continue reading

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We Gather Together (Tuesday)

I wonder . . . . . . were there people who got on Jesus’ nerves? Other than the Pharisees and religious leaders? Out of the thousands of hangers-on, not even one who constantly interrupted, or one with a whiney … Continue reading

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