Nov
27
Thanksgiving Reminders
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“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Our family has a tradition of gathering around the Thanksgiving table and beginning our time together by sharing one thing that we’re grateful for that year. And so it goes— around the table […]
Nov
24
“The Wedding Prayer” Revisited
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It is a privilege to re-post this devotional in memory of Dr. Louis H. Evans, Jr., who passed away on October 29th of this year (as reported in World magazine for Nov 15/22). Of all of our writings on Excellent or Praiseworthy, “The Wedding Prayer” has been the most widely-read. We have heard from chaplains […]
Nov
20
Peace Support Operations
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”Try to be at peace with everyone, and try to live a holy life, because no one will see the Lord without it. Guard against turning back from the grace of God. Let no one become like a bitter plant that grows up and causes many troubles with its poison.” – Hebrews 12:14-15
The terminology […]
Nov
17
“So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” —Matthew 19:6
Our ministry verse has been “With my mouth (also with my pen and my computer) I will make Your faithfulness known through all generations.” (Psalm 89:1) My husband and I are not alone in this, […]
Nov
13
Shine On!
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“You are like light for the whole world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bowl; instead it is put on the lampstand, where it gives light for everyone in the house.” — Matthew 5:14,15
Jesus was talking to a gathering of followers […]
Nov
10
“Protect Us from Cynicism”
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“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” —Ephesians 4:32
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since […]
Nov
6
Looking for Leverage
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“Let us have confidence, then, and approach God’s throne, where there is grace. There we will receive mercy and find grace to help us just when we need it.” – Hebrews 4:16
I did some vehicle recovery training early in my military career. I don’t remember much of it other than this one exercise where […]
Nov
3
“One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that You, O God, are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving.” — Psalm 62:11-12a
I was with military wives, studying Beth Moore’s “Living Beyond Yourself”, when I heard Beth speak these words on the video, “These two things I know from Psalm 62—that […]