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What’s the Plan?

    Do you have a plan? Do you follow it?   Yes and yes! I’m organized and proud of it Yes, and not so much; things seldom work out as I plan No plan–I take things as they come … Continue reading

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Safely Packed in a Shoebox

It’s shoebox time! Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization, collects and distributes thousands of shoeboxes in its Operation Christmas Child program.   It’s easy: pack a shoebox with hygiene items, school supplies, toys, craft projects, clothes and $9 to … Continue reading

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Hallowed Witnesses

Today is the day after Hallowed Eve. It is All Saints’ Day, sometimes called All Hallows’ Day or Hallowmas. It celebrates the spiritual connection between the hallowed folks who have gone before and those of us still living:   Hebrews … Continue reading

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Hallowed Prayer

  Study of the Hebrew and Greek words for “holy” show us that people, places and times can be hallowed–that is, set apart and devoted to God.   Lord God, Hallow our children–set them apart to love You with all … Continue reading

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Hallowed Nation

Exodus 19:5-6 (ESV) Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be to me a kingdom of … Continue reading

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Simply Hallowed

  Psalm 89:5 (NIV) The heavens praise your wonders, Lord, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones.   The heavenly host praising God–I want to be part of that hallowed choir!

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Hallowed Thoughts

  We’re coming up on Hallowe’en, Hallows’ Evening. What does the word “hallow” bring to your mind?     Ghosts and hobgoblins Pumpkins and candy “Hallowed be Thy name” Indeed, you’ll find “hallowed” in the Bible. In Old Testament Hebrew: qadosh, … Continue reading

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Sheltering Troubled Young Men

Reuters reports Nigerian police have rescued 300+ men and boys from abusive treatment facilities. Their families thought these schools would straighten out their wayward sons and teach them Islamic beliefs. Instead, the victims were chained, beaten and sometimes sexually assaulted. … Continue reading

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Triune Name

Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born . . . And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Counselor – Holy Spirit. Everlasting Father – Father God. Prince of Peace – … Continue reading

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The Power-Full Name

“In that name Jesus, slumbers omnipotence. The same power that made all worlds lies hidden in that name. The power that will raise the dead, and make new heavens and a new earth, is in that name.” Charles H. Spurgeon … Continue reading

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