Tag Archives: INSPIRATION

OPEN THE DOOR

So many times we turn away a stranger. we push them out and never let them in. Yet one so small lay in a lowly manger, so He could touch our  stone-like hearts of sin. He came in poverty to wash away our sins. He lived … Continue reading

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A POWERFUL TYRANT

Picture this – a man who thinks nothing of building a kingdom for himself, built on the lives of others.  A sinister character with total power as his constant driving force.  He has no morals – no ethics – no … Continue reading

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My Identity

I am but a speck – a dot – an insignificant piece of the puzzle. My presence on this planet is nothing in comparison to others I will be remembered for no great accomplishments in the world’s eyes – no … Continue reading

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FLAMES OF PROTEST

Burning in the night – a blazing image of protest. Flames lick the sky as people chant and cry. Voices screaming for vengeance – hearts broken. A life lost – another saved – an angry crowd. God tells us that … Continue reading

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COURAGE

1 Corinthians 16:13 “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. “ In ancient days, gladiators were men of great courage.  They risked their lives every week in the Colosseum as they  fought valiantly against raging lions … Continue reading

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WINTRY BEAUTY

Sparkling facets of frost are scraped from our windshields so we can get a clear view of the road, but do we take time to really inspect the beauty of that frost? The tiny patterns etched into ice by the … Continue reading

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My Prayer

Out of the depths of darkest hours, I come to You in prayer. I put away my selfish thoughts and ask that you be there – My words cannot express my needs, but I know you understand. With groans that … Continue reading

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MY PRIVILEDGE – MY VOICE

My country has been changing, but her spirit never dies, Her people are the core of her, not all the evil lies. So many lives have gone before to hold her flag with pride. So many tears have long been … Continue reading

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SPECIAL TIME WITH SOMEONE SPECIAL

There is something amazing about being a grandparent. It doesn’t only have to do with pride and a feeling of accomplishment, but is almost like having a second chance at motherhood. My grand daughter and I had a special time this weekend.  … Continue reading

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LOOK AHEAD!

  I’ve come to the end busy week in my world.  It started with my final week of coaching almost 90 kids in the fine art of public speaking.  It has been fun watching them develop their skills and to hear … Continue reading

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OH HOLY SPIRIT – LIGHT DIVINE

  There’s much to be said for having enthusiasm and boldness in sharing God’s Word, but sometimes that excitement can be misinterpreted – sometimes we forget who is really responsible for changing hearts and bringing unbelievers to Christ. He gave … Continue reading

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GOOD or EVIL

  Many of you are probably too young to remember the Looney Tune characters Tweety and Sylvester.  Tweety was a caged canary and Sylvester a hungry cat.  Each time the cat would approach the cage, he had a battle with … Continue reading

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Walking with Jesus

Footprints in the sand pressed deeply by two sets of feet. They have a purpose in walking side by side. But when one set disappears it easy to see, by the weight carried by those lone prints, that one has … Continue reading

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COLUMBUS DAY

I remember the days leading up to Columbus Day when I was a child in elementary school.  We’d draw pictures of the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria.  We were told stories of how people viewed the world as … Continue reading

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POLITICS AS USUAL

We have already been inundated with political ads in my part of the country as I’m sure most of you have.   If this is any indicator of what lies ahead, I think we’re in for a long couple of years. As a … Continue reading

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WHAT IS TRUTH?

I wonder if Pontius Pilate had any idea what Jesus was saying when he heard the accused firmly state that he indeed was a king.   Here was an ordinary criminal declaring His defense.  Pilate probably was trying to engage our Lord … Continue reading

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I CAN’T DO THIS ALONE!

There are days when we wonder how we got through the day.  We can become discouraged by all the evil in the world – by a difficult health diagnosis – a day at work that was impossible to handle – or … Continue reading

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HERE COMES THE BRIDE!

When we begin our lives as Christians, we are actually entering a marriage with Jesus.  We are committing our lives to Him. We are vowing to live our lives according to His ways.  We are promising to love Him forever. … 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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