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Constructive Unity

  The theme for our National Day of Prayer is UNITY. What do you think? Where’s unity needed most?     In my family In my church In my community All of the above  

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Shelter with Room to Grow

  The 2004 tsunami killed 35,000 people in the island nation of Sri Lanka. A 26-year civil war killed twice that and displaced almost 300,000 people. Habitat for Humanity has helped over 23,000 low-income families build safe shelters. A typical … Continue reading

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Wholly Healthy

  “It is not the soul alone that should be healthy; if the mind is healthy in a healthy body, all will be healthy and much better prepared to give God greater service.” Saint Ignatius, 1491-1556

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Sick of My [Spiritual] Self

Romans 7:15 (NIV) For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.   Count me in with Paul, Lord. I’m auto-immune–that is, my soul works against itself. I want to be all-in for you, … Continue reading

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Simply Do It

Get some spiritual exercise. read your Bible and pray. Then you too can say   2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

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Don’t Be a [Spiritual] Couch Potato

  Psalm 1:1 (NASB) How blessed is the man who does not  walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers. Are you a spiritual couch potato, cozy … Continue reading

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Short of [Spiritual] Breath

    Have you been running short?     Short-tempered Too many short cuts Short attention to the hard jobs Short on patience Maybe you’re short on Bible study and prayer, short on inspiration and communication with the All-Powerful. Skip … Continue reading

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Shelter for the Lord’s Church

Hurricane Maria was hard on Puerto Rico, damaging and destroying homes, businesses and churches. Over 3000 church buildings were harmed in the storm. Those congregations need help.  American Baptist Home Missions Societies responded with money and volunteers.   “The Puerto … Continue reading

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The Real Thing.

  I spend more time reading about the Bible than I do reading the Bible. How silly. Lord, teach me to appreciate the real thing.

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Just Breathe

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