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When It Depends on You

  Romans 12:18 (NIV) If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.   “As far as it depends on you.” How far will you go? I’ll keep my thoughts to myself I’ll … Continue reading

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School Safe – Kenya

  Those of us with public school for all sometimes forget that’s not the case everywhere. Kenya for example.   Church World Service’s Safe School Zones has partnered with ten Kenyan schools to develop “creative and sustainable solutions that have … Continue reading

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True Lesson Learned

  Lesson learned this week: Heavy drinking leads to faulty judgment and fuzzy memories.   Ephesians 5:18 (ERV) Don’t be drunk with wine, which will ruin your life, but be filled with the Spirit.

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Simply Say What You Mean

  I don’t remember. I’m not sure I remember. I think I remember. I clearly remember.   God, of course, simply says: Isaiah 49:15 (NIRV) I will not forget you.

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Judge Right

  John 7:24 (NIV) Stop judging by mere appearances,  but instead judge correctly.   Check the original Greek: Appearances – opópa, with the eyes Correctly –  díkaios, approved by God Not so much right in your eyes, but right in … Continue reading

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The Truth about Truth

  “When regard for truth has been broken down or even slightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.” Augustine ( 354-430)

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When Guilt Is in Doubt

  Teasing out the truth can be a challenge. Which way do you lean?     I’ll err on the side of trust I’ll err on the side of blame God’s standard is truth. Proverbs 17:15 (NIV) Acquitting the guilty … Continue reading

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Safe Judgment

Justice isn’t a game. But all too often we act like it is. Winning is the goal. People pursue personal benefit, political advantage or financial gain instead of justice. Someone goes free on a technicality. Favors are traded. Bribes are … Continue reading

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It’s Not All about You

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God Doesn’t Need Your Advice

It is tempting to tell God what to do. Don’t do it.   “Beware in your prayers, above everything else, of limiting God, not only by unbelief, but by fancying that you know what He can do.” Andrew Murray (1828-1917) … Continue reading

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