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Pray for the Losers

Romans 5:3b-4 (VOICE) We also celebrate in seasons of suffering because we know that when we suffer we develop endurance, which shapes our characters. When our characters are refined, we learn what it means to hope and anticipate God’s goodness.  Lord, come … Continue reading

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Pray for the Winners

We don’t need to know who won the election to start praying for them. “Do, Lord, direct their counsel according to that which is good and well pleasing in Your sight, that administering in peace and gentleness, with godliness, the … Continue reading

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Simply Pray

1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NET) First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet … Continue reading

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Pray!

  Tuesday is election day in the US. Let us pray:     For the candidates we love For the candidates we don’t love For those who have already voted For those who have not yet voted I’m not asking … Continue reading

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Once Lost, Now Safe

Friday brought good news: 27 missing children have been rescued in Virginia. Per the Department of Justice, U.S. Marshalls take the lead, in cooperation with other law enforcement agencies, to rescue exploited children and prevent human trafficking. Thus far this … Continue reading

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Perspective on Fear

  Which do you worry more about: your body or your soul?     Matthew 10:28 (VOICE) Don’t fear those who aim to kill just the body but are unable to touch the soul. The One to fear is He who … Continue reading

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Perspective on Risk

  Should the kids isolate and thus protect their elders? Should the elders suck it up and let the kids get back to their normal lives?   Whose risk matters most? Ephesians 6:2-4 (VOICE) This is the first commandment onto … Continue reading

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Perspective on the End of Life

  John 10:10 (ESV) The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.   US COVID deaths this year: almost 230,000 US abortions in a year: more than … Continue reading

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Perspective on Words

James 3:10 (ESV) From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.   Look carefully at the words you speak, post and text. Do you see more blessings, or more curses?

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Perspective 2020

  Ten months in, where’s your focus?     On the election On COVID On home and family On keepin’ on Are you counting your losses or counting your gains? Psalm 103:2 (VOICE) O my soul, come, praise the Eternal;  sing a … Continue reading

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