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Not Doing Right Is Wrong

James 4:17 (ESV) So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. James makes it clear: Not doing the right thing is wrong. It’s a sin.   Lord, be merciful to … Continue reading

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Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right

“Two wrongs don’t make a right.”  I heard that often as a child. It’s what my mother said every time I tried to blame my reaction on my brother’s action — every time I said, “He started it.”   It … Continue reading

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I Was Wrong About Being Right

I used to tell my children I was right 100% of the time. I was wrong.   Romans 12:3 (NLT) Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves.   God is right … Continue reading

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Be Grateful for All Your Blessings

Don’t just notice your blessings. Be grateful. We are blessed.

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Basic and Bountiful Blessings

  Some blessings are basic, some are bountiful:     Basic: daily bread Bountiful: daily meat, fresh veggies, coffee & chocolate Basic: safe shelter Bountiful: my own room in a house of many rooms Basic: clothes on my back Bountiful: … Continue reading

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Itty Bitty Blessings

I noticed a few small blessings today and whispered a prayer of thanks. The rain eased up just as I walked out of the store with my groceries I noticed an error in my email right before I hit send … Continue reading

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Bless Your Long Legacy

The psalmist said it well: Make this your prayer.

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Lois’ Blessed Legacy

The Apostle Paul made specific note of one woman’s legacy:   2 Timothy 1:5 (NIV) I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in … Continue reading

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A Living Legacy of Blessings

Leave a trail of blessings:  Hebrews 13:16 (MSG) Don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that … Continue reading

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Break Time!

  I’m spending a long weekend with family.  See you next week!

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