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Count What?

James 1:2-4 (ESV) Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. No doubt … Continue reading

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Survive, Revive, Thrive

Survive: continue to exist Revive: restore, renew Thrive: grow vigorously, flourish   Lord God, I don’t want to merely survive COVID’s isolation. Revive me during this time. I want to thrive!  

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Shelter-in-Place for Easter

Gathering together for Easter–not allowed! This is a new experience for most of my readers. It gives us a quick glance into the lives of Christian brothers and sisters elsewhere. Ponder these numbers from Open Doors USA:   “In just … Continue reading

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Shelter at Home in Prayer

I can think of nothing more appropriate for today than this prayer posted two weeks ago:  

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Pestilence, Plague and Protection

    Act wisely, and fear not:   Psalm 91:1-3, 5-6 (NIV) Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and … Continue reading

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A Simple Picture of Power over the Pandemic

  I have a simple question: If there were no new COVID-19 cases tomorrow morning, would you give God the credit?   We’re looking to flatten the curve. What if God ended it? Ephesians 3:20 (NIRV) God is able to … Continue reading

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Put the Plague on Pause

  Here’s an Old Testament plague story. King David knowingly disobeyed God, and there were consequences–with a limit set by God:   1 Chronicles 21:14-15  (NIV) So the Lord sent a plague on Israel, and seventy thousand men of Israel … Continue reading

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No Safe Shelter for the Homeless

  Most of you will read this post from the comfort of your own home. Sheltering in your home is a safe option. What about those who don’t have a home?   Here’s a March 20th report from Pix11.com: “An … Continue reading

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Safely in Touch

  Work from home, stay away, don’t touch. Keep in touch with God, stay close to Him. Pray.   Lord, we pray: For those who welcome this break from their crazy schedules and for those who are crushed by the … Continue reading

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Focused Containment

  We’re upending our lives in an effort to contain the coronavirus. Why can’t we put the same energy into containing the evil work of our enemy?   2 Corinthians 2:11 (MSG) After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give … Continue reading

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