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My Timely Gift

  The wise men brought gold, frankincense and myrrh. The little drummer boy brought his talent. Let me tiptoe into the stable and quietly leave the gift of my time beside the manger.    It’s yours, Lord. I dedicate my time … Continue reading

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I Am Right and the Other Guy Is Wrong . . . NOT

  Luke 2:15 (NIV) When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened.”   We just watched a row of Presidential candidates … Continue reading

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Ruler of Nature

The Paris Climate Accord is big news. There’s been much praise over 195 nations pledging to lower greenhouse gas emissions and save the world from the disaster of climate change. I think the nations would be better off praising the … Continue reading

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A Seasonal Love/Hate Relationship

Psalm 139:21 (ESV) Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord? And do I not loathe those who rise up against you? Matthew 5:44-45 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute … Continue reading

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The Power to Fix This

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Bless Those Who Curse Us

  I am instructed to pray for our enemies. Thus I pray for those who terrorize, and I pray for those who blaspheme.   Almighty God, just as you confronted Paul on the road to Damascus and turned his mission … Continue reading

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Unashamed Prayer

  Last week’s terrorist attack brought us a new phrase, “prayer-shaming.” What’s your response?     If I said that, I’d be very afraid Folks who disdain God don’t expect God to “fix” anything I am proud to pray. Prayer works! I’m … Continue reading

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Hope Less

November 29th was the first Sunday in Advent. It comes every year, right on the tail of Thanksgiving. Why am I always so unprepared? December always seems so far off, and suddenly it is here. Hope: that’s the theme for … Continue reading

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Bless Your Grateful Heart

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Unchanging Gratitude

The international picture keeps changing. Alliances are shifting. I’m not sure which nations are friends and which are enemies. Even in our own country, we are sifted into ever-changing categories that don’t necessarily make sense.   James 1:17 (NIV) Every … Continue reading

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