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Count Again

I’ve been counting all wrong. James 1:2-4 (NKJV) My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.  My … Continue reading

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Hard Times

  Thank God for His good gifts.     James 1:2-4 (MSG) Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open … Continue reading

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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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Easy-Peasy. Pray It Isn’t So.

  It’s tempting to pray that my child has an easy year. But is that God’s way?     James 1:2-4 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know … Continue reading

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Have It All

  We want the good life. We want to have it all.     James 1:2-4 (AMP) Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith … Continue reading

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Right to Choose (Tuesday)

My husband is heading to Washington tomorrow (God willing and no snow) to join the March for Life. The right to choose will make the news.     We have four grown sons, two by birth, two by adoption. The adoptions … Continue reading

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