Feb
28
Wait Training
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Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. — 1 Timothy 4:8 Most of us are familiar with waiting. We probably complain about it. “Not wasting time” [...]
Feb
24
In His Hands
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Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. But I trust in You, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in Your hands . . .” – Psalm 31:14,15 Sometimes it’s a refreshing spiritual exercise for me to link several ways God has led His people to creatively convey [...]
Feb
21
Hellos and Good-byes
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Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Love is patient, love is kind. — I Corinthians 13:4 I’m not sure that communication in marriage comes easily for anyone, but I got some good advice early on which has served me well. If I were to summarize what I learned in one word [...]
Feb
17
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants [...]
Feb
14
Newlywed Blessings
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Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Haven’t you read,” (Jesus) replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? So they are [...]
Feb
10
WWII and Beyond — A Story of Commitment
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Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. . . . Love never fails.” — 1 Corinthians 13:7-8 Note: This devotional was originally posted on February 14, 2008. Because we are approaching Valentine’s Day, which has its challenges and opportunities [...]
Feb
7
Husband’s Code of Conduct
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Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her . . . .” — Ephesians 5:25 Definition of code of conduct: A set of conventional principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is a [...]
Feb
3
Love Letter Virus
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Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “I am the way, the truth, and the life . . . no one comes to the Father but through Me.” — John 14:6 A few years ago a virus known as the “love letter” closed major industries and government offices. Many were prompted to [...]