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Safe Cities

There are big problems in our big cities: homelessness, gangs, crime, addiction, dysfunctional schools, poverty. Inner-city churches need our help. If you’re close by, volunteer. No matter where you are, pray.   Lord, shelter your houses of worship in our … Continue reading

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Simply Pray

  God, bless America.     (for my readers outside the US: God bless the land that you love)

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Free and Brave

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Thank You for our Present

  “America! America! God shed His grace on thee.” Katharine Lee Bates, 1913 America the Beautiful   Today would be a good day to praise God for his gift of grace.

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Look to God from Both Sides

A friend recently told me that most political arguments come because one side is all about love and the other all about justice. Which side are you on? God is all about both.   Hosea 12:6 (ESV) So you, by the … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday to US

    The US of A is getting older. Are we aging graciously?   Going downhill fast Somethings are improving No place better Better? In our eyes, or in God’s eyes? In the end, God’s opinion is the only one … Continue reading

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Safe Reentry

“As release day approaches, the problems awaiting prisoners on the other side of the gate can be overwhelming. For years, they’ve been told when to eat, what to wear, and where to go. Now suddenly they will have to make … Continue reading

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Slow to Say

  James 1:19 (NLT) You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak.   Most of us get it backwards . . . quick to speak and slow to listen.  Try doing it God’s way. He’s the best listener … Continue reading

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Simply Said

  Watch your words. Are they stepping stones or stumbling blocks?

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Something Worth Saying

  “Aren’t you upset?” “Why are you so upbeat?” “How do you do it?”   1 Peter 3:15 (ERV) Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have. Don’t be afraid to speak … Continue reading

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