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Category Archives: other
Forced Labor
When does my search for a bargain get in the way of human rights? According the the U. S. Customs and Border Protection, when those bargains are produced with state-sponsored forced labor. The CBP has banned several imports from … Continue reading
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Obstacle or Opportunity
Scared? Confused? At the end of your rope? You’ve got more going for you than you think. Psalm 18:29 (NLT) In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall. God … Continue reading
Underdog or Overcomer
God sees you as a victor, not a victim. 1 John 5:4 (CEV) Every child of God can defeat the world, and our faith is what gives us this victory. Don’t let your troubles get you down. … Continue reading
Give Up or Grow Up
When things get hard, do you give up? “Our faith, trust, and love are proved and revealed in adversities, that is, in difficult and grievous outward and inward circumstances, during sickness, sorrow, and privations.” John of Kronstadt … Continue reading
Half-Empty or Half-Full
Half = low expectations. Ephesians 3:19 (MSG) Live full lives, full in the fullness of God. Not by halves, Lord! Fill my cup till it overflows.
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Bad News or Good News
I dread the news. Seems like it’s all bad. The world’s burning Folks disagree so disagreeably Stay home! No smiles Thankfully, God’s love is always good news. Luke 2:10 (ESV) Fear not, for behold, I bring you good … Continue reading
Shelter from Child Trafficking
Recently, more than 50 missing or exploited children have been rescued in three U. S. states. Good news! The job is far from done. According to the International Labour Union: “At any given time in 2016, an estimated 40.3 … Continue reading
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Telling the Truth
Politicians all seem to say their opponent is lying. It becomes a circle of lies: “The other guy is lying when he says I’m lying.” Don’t get caught up in the storm. If you’re not sure it’s … Continue reading
Letting It Go
I check the day’s news reports. Seems a lot like yesterday’s. All rearview mirror. No windshield. The apostle Paul got it right: Philippians 3:13b (GNT) The one thing I do, however, is to forget what is behind me and … Continue reading
Bearing False Witness
Through no fault of my own, a black pickup truck crashed into my car. For months afterwards, I’d catch a glimpse of a black truck and feel my blood pressure rise. It was unfair to black pickups everywhere, and I … Continue reading