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Anger . . . Let It Go

I see more and more angry people–in the news, on social media, just going about their day-to-day activities. It’s not my anger, but it puts me on edge. It’s nothing new. David knew about it, back in Old Testament times. … Continue reading

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Overcome Evil with Prayer

  Lord, we pray for those whose hearts are inclined to evil, those who even now are plotting death and destruction. Transform their hearts of stone. Fill them with hope instead of despair. Turn their thoughts from death to life, … Continue reading

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Who’s Evil?

  Think twice before pointing your finger of blame.     Ephesians 6:12 (NLT) For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and … Continue reading

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Fear No Evil

Psalm 23:4 (NIV) I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Matthew 6:13 Deliver us from the evil one.   Look at the 23rd Psalm and the Lord’s Prayer–two of the best-known Bible passages. They don’t say, “If … Continue reading

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The Simple Answer to Evil

  Psalm 34:14 Turn from evil and do good.     Don’t overthink it.  

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Good vs Evil

  Mass shootings. Sexual predators. Racism. Contempt. Lies. What say you? Are the forces of evil winning?   Since time began, same old story Evil makes better headlines It’s not more evil; it’s less good Romans 12:21 (NIV) Do not … Continue reading

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Simply Deliver Us

  2 Thessalonians 3:3 (ERV) But the Lord is faithful. He will give you strength and protect you from the Evil One.   God’s strength, God’s protection. His work, not ours.  

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Deliver Us from Deceit

Deliver us from devious, deceitful evil. Everybody does it. No harm, no foul. What happens in Vegas . . . The end justifies the means. Isaiah 5:20 (NIV) Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put … Continue reading

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Deliver Us from Evil

  I’m a child of the ’60s: flower power and peace. Evil, I thought, was nothing more than a bad attitude. If we all tried a little harder, all would be well. What do you think of my teenage imaginings? … Continue reading

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