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Just Stones

  “People living in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.”     This wise saying reminds us to be careful who we criticize. Jesus offered this piece of relevant advice: John 8:7 (CEV) If any of you have never sinned, then … Continue reading

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Just Judgment

  Proverbs 17:15 (ICB) The Lord hates both these things:     letting guilty people go free and punishing those who are not guilty.   God doesn’t err on one side. Nor should we. Go for justice.

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Just Thoughts

  Psalm 19:14 (GNT) May my words and my thoughts be acceptable to you, O LORD, my refuge and my redeemer!   Not only my words and deeds, Lord, but my thoughts– May they be just in your sight.

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Simply Just

  It‘s simple. Take God seriously.     Micah 6:8 (MSG) But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do,     what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to … Continue reading

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Just News

  Dueling declarations make the news. Here’s the theme, coming from both sides of almost every issue:   “We’re right.” “Anyone who disagrees with us is all wrong.” Only God is 100% right, all the time. The rest of us … Continue reading

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Shelter from Surveillance

  China is creating a “social score” system, similar to our credit ratings, based on people’s  behavior (see this article in Business Insider).   This doesn’t bode well for Chinese Christians. Open Doors USA tracks and supports persecuted believers around … Continue reading

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Sacred Images

  Ultrasounds now show us images from the womb — a view that used to be God’s alone.     Psalm 139:13-15 (NIV) For you created my inmost being;     you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I … Continue reading

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Simply Sacred

  I work with special needs children. I see the image of God in each of them:     One’s ever-happy heart reflects the joy of the Lord. Another never forgets a promise. Others take pleasure in keeping things organized. … Continue reading

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Sacred Steps

  Isaiah 66:1 (NIV) This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool.”   Toddler Jesus walked holding His mother’s hand. Young Jesus ran and played. 12-year old Jesus walked to Jerusalem. Adult … Continue reading

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Sacred Start and End

  Jesus experienced the warm, dark womb and the cold, dark tomb– the start and the end of life:   Hebrews 4:14-15 (MSG) Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not … Continue reading

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