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Pestilence, Plague and Protection

    Act wisely, and fear not:   Psalm 91:1-3, 5-6 (NIV) Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and … Continue reading

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A Simple Picture of Power over the Pandemic

  I have a simple question: If there were no new COVID-19 cases tomorrow morning, would you give God the credit?   We’re looking to flatten the curve. What if God ended it? Ephesians 3:20 (NIRV) God is able to … Continue reading

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Put the Plague on Pause

  Here’s an Old Testament plague story. King David knowingly disobeyed God, and there were consequences–with a limit set by God:   1 Chronicles 21:14-15  (NIV) So the Lord sent a plague on Israel, and seventy thousand men of Israel … Continue reading

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Post-Plague Prayer

2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin … Continue reading

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No Safe Shelter for the Homeless

  Most of you will read this post from the comfort of your own home. Sheltering in your home is a safe option. What about those who don’t have a home?   Here’s a March 20th report from Pix11.com: “An … Continue reading

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Ever-Lovin’ Soul

  “The soul that walks in love neither tires others nor grows tired.” St. John of the Cross (1542-1591)      

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Restoring my Soul

  I’m a soul under construction. My mind, will and emotions are a work in progress. God isn’t finished with me yet.   First up in God’s tool box? His Word, the Bible: Psalm 19:7 (NASB) The law of the … Continue reading

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Simple Triple Soul

God seems to like sets of three: Father, Son, Spirit Sun, moon, stars Body, soul, spirit   Think of the soul as a threesome: mind, will, emotions. Simply put: I think. I choose. I feel. Psalm 103:1 (ESV) Bless the … Continue reading

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A Soul in One

You are body, soul and spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NIV) May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Body: in Greek, sóma–the physical body, flesh. Soul: psuché (the root of … Continue reading

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Bless Your Soul

    “Bless your soul” is a frequent tag at the end of my posts. Who or what at am I blessing?   What makes me, me My psyche The part of me that’s going to heaven when I die … Continue reading

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