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HEAL OUR LAND – HEAL US!

Over the past weekend, I thought about what it took to establish this great nation.  Within its short history, we’ve seen a steady decline in morality, a lack of trust in God and a change in attitudes towards a government that was built through … Continue reading

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AMERICA

Samuel Francis Smith wrote the lyrics to “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” in 1831, only 55 years after the Declaration of Independence had been signed.  Marian Anderson performed the song at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939.  Martin Luther King, Jr. recited the … Continue reading

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THOSE WHO TRUST IN GOD WILL POSSESS THE LAND

A day doesn’t seem to go by where we don’t hear about some heinous act of evil.  A week ago we mourned with those in Charleston over their loss.  Today in France we see results of more evil, hateful minds.  … Continue reading

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GOD’S LOVE, MY STRENGTH

He’s like a whisper on a silent night, His lofty wings protect me in His sight, A voice so quiet yet it roars, My heart ignites, my spirit soars, He is my strength, my confidence, Through Him alone lies my … Continue reading

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INSPIRE ME

What does it take to be inspired, especially when it comes to your relationship with God? For me, there are no fireworks, no feeling of physically bonding with my Savior, no Road to Damascus moment like Paul experienced. When I … Continue reading

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BRING ON THE KIDS

The Gospel message is so beautiful in its simplicity.  Our human minds want it to be more.  We want to be able to wrap our intelligence around it and figure it out, but God is so awesome, He’s already done … Continue reading

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WHEN I GROW WEARY

There are days when I wonder if I have enough energy to make it through another hour – when my body cries out for relief – when the work continues long after the body has been spent.  Every muscle and … Continue reading

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IT’S FRIDAY!

Well the work week is over – that is unless, you work on weekends, are a parent, a caretaker or any other job that means you work all the time.  We look forward to the weekends, because we can catch up on things … Continue reading

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WEDNESDAY – NEW DAY

Dr. Seuss was a word master.  Within his fun little verses he held great wisdom.   We all have a choice which direction we choose for our lives.  Choice is not just a term used for selfish reasons, it can be … Continue reading

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OXYMORON- PEACE IN TURMOIL

   Can we  find solace or peace in the midst of adversity?  Is there calm when a powerful gale stirs the depths of the sea?  What is the point of lives full of turmoil? What can we learn – how … Continue reading

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SANCTUARY

Where do you go to escape the noisiness of life, the frustrations, the fears and worries?  When I was a kid, I always retreated to my closet.  It was a dark, quiet place where no one could hear my words of … Continue reading

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THE HARVEST

Like any gardener or farmer, I often grow impatient.   I want to see results within days of my planting. I soon remember that in this blogging world of ours, there are many seeds being planted each day.  The seeds don’t just … Continue reading

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ETERNITY

Life is but a span of years – some die young, others live to a hundred. Even a century is nothing in the eyes of God. His timeline is eternal.  There is no end with Him. He is the beginning … Continue reading

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DOES HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF?

Think of what it was like in the 16th century, before the printing press was invented.   Folks had to rely on word of mouth for their information and  by the time they got it, it was so muddled, it was … Continue reading

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHARLIE BROWN

It’s Charlie Brown’s 64th birthday today.  In 1950 he made his first appearance as a cartoon character.  Just think – in another year he can collect Social Security and start living the dream of all the rest of us Baby Boomers. … Continue reading

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BOUND FOR A NEW WORLD

There were 102 on board the small sailing vessels. Half of them had tired of the corruption in the Church of England and were bound for a new life where they could worship as they pleased; while half of them … Continue reading

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ALL I NEED IS YOU!

It’s hard for us to understand someone who keeps on giving, without expecting something in return.  We have grown accustomed to a selfish, me-motivated world. Unfortunately as soon as we leave God out of the equation, we fail to come … Continue reading

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HAS AMERICA CHANGED SINCE 9/11?

We’re coming up on the 13th anniversary of one of the most horrific attacks on America within her borders.  To many of us it was a day we will never forget.  To some of us – it’s just a sad … Continue reading

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OUR TIME OF GRACE

If Jesus defeated the devil, why is he still allowed to walk the earth?  This is a question that many folks ask of us Christians.  It’s a question we Christians often ask too, especially when we see the way our … Continue reading

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NOTE TO TWEENS, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS

I’ve spent many years instructing young people and even though our world has drastically changed over the years – the basic fears, hopes, dreams and self-esteem of our kids hasn’t. When you go from child to teen you’re entering a … Continue reading

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