Nov
29
Whose Plan is it?
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“I know, LORD, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course.” —Jeremiah 10:23, NLT
I had been on a remote FOB (Forward Operating Base) for several days, and was ready to get back to my room on my base. I had called the movement coordinators the […]
Nov
26
“We Don’t Communicate!”
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“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” —James 1:19b
Do you feel that you and your spouse communicate well? Do you feel that the ability to communicate well can make or break your marriage?
Good questions, right? And if you are like most couples, […]
Nov
22
“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” —Psalm 34:18
I’ll never forget that day. It was a cold, gray, cloudy morning when we arose and had breakfast with the […]
Nov
19
In Perspective
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“I trust in You, O LORD; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in Your hands.” —Psalm 31:14-15a
Stu Weber, the author of Tender Warrior and a Special Forces Vietnam War veteran, has written a powerful new book entitled Infinite Impact. This latest work is rich in topics that […]
Nov
15
“High Flight” for Parents
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“Don’t you see that children are GOD’s best gift? the fruit of the womb His generous legacy? —Psalm 127:3 (The Message)
It was the end of a long day. Finally the kids were in bed. Finally the kitchen was clean. Finally there was some quiet. Finally some time to think about her husband—far away, sitting alert […]
Nov
12
Two Moms, Three Prayers
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“Trust in the LORD with all you heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.” —Proverbs 3:5-6
Last week I received prayers by email from two friends whose sons are in the desert—one in Afghanistan and one in Iraq. […]
Nov
8
You Are Not Alone
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Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. – Psalm 23:4
And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. – Matthew 28:20b […]
Nov
5
Forgiveness . . . Here’s How
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“Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ.” — Ephesians Chapter 4, verse 32
Forgiveness is such a counter-intuitive response to someone who does something wrong to us. It really doesn’t make any obvious sense to let people who offend us get […]
Nov
1
Whatever is True . . .
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“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” —Philippians 4:8
What are we encouraged to think about?
Things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy. That’s not easy, especially in these days […]