Jun
30
The Proverbs 31 Husband
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“Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. . . . .Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” — Proverbs 31:11-12, 28 I don’t know about you, but the “Proverbs 31 Wife” [...]
Jun
26
Figuring Your Priorities
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Proverbs 27:18a: “Take care of a fig tree and you will have figs to eat.” It’s pretty simple really, if you want to have figs to eat, you have to take care of the fig tree. It helps to plant a fig tree to start with. Put it in good soil and water and feed [...]
Jun
23
The Refresh Button
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“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.” — Romans 12:2 I’m not great at computers, but I do know and appreciate the value of [...]
Jun
19
Soul Music
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“Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” — Psalm 103:1-2 Our Wednesday evening prayer service started with our pastor asking us the question, “What is within your soul that comes out of your mouth?” That was [...]
Jun
16
Run Like You Mean It!
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“As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us.” — Hebrews12:1 My great-grandfather was wounded during [...]
Jun
12
The Oxygen Mask
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“Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” — Psalm 127:1 You’ve flown on airliners—and no doubt recall the flight attendant reminding you that “if there is a drop in cabin pressure, an oxygen mask will drop down. Pull it towards you, etc. etc. etc. and oxygen will begin flowing [...]
Jun
9
Real Men Read “Heroes at Home”
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“A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” — Proverbs 25:11 I don’t think that “Real Men Read Heroes at Home” will become a bumper-sticker, but maybe it should. Ellie Kay’s great book, sub-titled “Help and Hope for America’s Military Families” became the topic of discussion recently when my husband [...]
Jun
5
Keep on Praying
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“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” —Ephesians 6:18 “How can I pray for you?” It is not unusual for a Christian saint to ask this question. The conversation usually begins with [...]
Jun
2
Reintegration Concerns / Reintegration Prayers
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“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” — Colossians 4:2 The mood of our Bible study group was changing as the ladies were anticipating the return of their husbands from year-long deployments. We had been studying Loving Your Military Man at the base chapel for seven months, and we had all grown in knowledge [...]