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 […]
Oct
27
Pass the Salt
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“You are like salt for the whole human race. But if salt loses its saltiness, there is no way to make it salty again. It has become worthless, so it is thrown out and people trample on it.” – Matthew 5:13
Jesus was talking to a gathering of followers when He made the rather […]
Oct
23
Just a Piece of Paper?
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“You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.” — 2 Corinthians 3:3
During the debate over the pros and cons of marriage vs. living together I […]
Oct
16
Stillness at Gate 27
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“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
Because of my job assignment, I travel a lot—mostly airline travel. Consequently, I spend much time in airport terminals. This allows (forces) me to have time to meditate, to read, to ponder—and to wait. When I look around at the other passengers gathered at […]
Sep
25
Hearing Voices
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Jesus said, “He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they […]
Aug
28
Still Waiting
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Aug
18
Olympic Inspiration
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“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. […]
Aug
11
Soul Hope
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“Unless the LORD had helped me, I would soon have settled in the silence of the grave. I cried out, ‘I am slipping!’ but your unfailing love, O LORD, supported me. When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.” — Psalm 94:17-19
Have you ever felt “sick at […]
Aug
7
Shine the Light
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“This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil. For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.” —John 3:19-20
I remember Ruth Bell […]
Jul
31
Watch! — Words to Live By
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“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love.” —1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Have you ever wanted to memorize a verse(s) that would challenge and motivate you to live a pure life even in an immoral society? Paul wrote such a message to the […]