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Don’t Spend Time Earning It

“Make me like one of your hired servants.”  — Luke 15:19 I am so thankful that this request from the Prodigal Son wasn’t granted.  When you read the story, the father didn’t even allow him to let those rehearsed words escape his … Continue reading

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Learning to Wait

But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.  They shall mount up with wings like eagles.  They shall run and not be weary.  They shall walk and not faint.  – Isaiah 40:31 Tomorrow morning, do you plan on having at least … Continue reading

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It Isn’t Weird Until You Put All of it On

It Isn’t Weird Until You Put All of it On Put on the whole armor of God.  – Ephesians 6:11-18 My Family was in Nashville around the Holidays last year.  The mall there is the best one that I’ve ever seen.  I say … Continue reading

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Spiritual Attack

Spiritual Attack “I have had enough, Lord,” he (Elijah) said.  “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.”  Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep.  – 1 Kings 19:4-5 Man, do I hate spiritual attacks!  It is amazing all … Continue reading

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Life Goes On

When Adam had lived 130 years, he had a son in his own likeness, in his own image; and he named him Seth.  After Seth was born, Adam lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters.  Altogether, Adam lived a total … Continue reading

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A Good Day to Try it Out

Let the weak say, “I am strong.”  — Joel 3:10 In this verse, the Israelites are preparing for war.  They are calling on God to make their much inferior weapons mightier than the arsenal of the enemy.  They are being commanded not to … Continue reading

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Make Christianity Simple Again

It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God. – Acts 15:19 Somehow, Americans have made Christianity seem difficult.  I know a lot of people who say they are Christians.  However, … Continue reading

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The Lowlight Reel

The Lowlight Reel In the morning it happened that David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it by the hand of Uriah.  And he wrote in the letter, saying “Set Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retreat … Continue reading

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They Prayed

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.  – Colossians 4:2 Years ago, in my early 20’s, I was introduced to the Holy Spirit of God.  At the first church I consistently attended, I learned that God existed.  At the second, … Continue reading

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Over the Top Mercy and Grace

If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them.  – Luke 6:29 This past Tuesday, we saw Les Misérables.  My wife had seen it before, but it was my first time.  The main character, Jean Valjean, is an absolute scoundrel.   He … Continue reading

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