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Hard People

    Are your prayers for politicians you like different from those for politicians you don’t like? Do you thank God for “your candidate” and bypass the opponent?   Matthew 5:44-46 (MSG) I’m telling you to love your enemies. Let … Continue reading

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A Hard Thanksgiving Challenge

  Is there anything you’re NOT thankful for?     Canceled plans Disease Political upheaval Loss of control Here’s your thanksgiving challenge: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (JUB) In every thing give thanks. Each day this week, thank God for something (or … Continue reading

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Thanks for Everything

  “Thanks for everything.” You say it to your host and hostess when you leave. What does it mean?     I enjoyed spending time with them They cooked, I ate I’m polite 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NASB) In everything give … Continue reading

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Dayenu!

  If God had just saved us from our sins, it would have been enough. But he added eternal life. Dayenu!

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Simple Thanks

  Mercy would be enough, Lord. But you add grace.     Mercy: not giving me the punishment I deserve. Grace: giving me blessings I don’t deserve.  

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It Would Have Been Enough

  Lord, it would have been enough if you’d just given me children. But you added grandchildren. Thank you!   Lord, it would have been enough if you’d provided shelter. But you added a furnace to keep me warm. Thank … Continue reading

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Exceedingly Abundant Blessings

Ephesians 3:20-21 (NKJV) Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, … Continue reading

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Twice Blessed

    How do you count your blessings?   One by one, like the song says By category: Family, Home, Job . . . Frankly, I’m not feeling very blessed There’s a Jewish tradition, part of the Passover celebration, that … Continue reading

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Color Me Thankful

    I’m thankful for color:   the brown of roast turkey and my grandsons’ eyes the red of cherry dessert and weathered barns the green of pickles and pine trees the white of marshmallows and highway lines the orange … Continue reading

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Instead of Complaining, Give Thanks

    Blaise Pascal lived just 39 years, from 1623 to 1662–a brilliant young mathematician, inventor and Christian author. He was wise beyond his years and his era.   “Instead of complaining that God had hidden himself, you will give … Continue reading

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