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Psalm 23: A Psalm for All the Days of Our Lives

Are you old enough to remember the Florida Orange Growers TV commercial from the 70’s?  It featured folks of various ages and stages of life pausing in their day to drink a big glass of cold, refreshing orange juice and … Continue reading

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Psalm 119: Words on the WORD

Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. Psalm 119:18 I hope you are joining me for our 4-week/21-day study in the Psalms. Here’s the introductory lecture, where Psalm 119:18 is highlighted: Psalm 119 is the … Continue reading

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#HighNoonHighTime

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and I will heal their land. … Continue reading

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An Invitation!

If we were playing the $25,000 Pyramid and the category said, “2020 Pandemic,” our answers might include: Historic Frightening Horrific Unprecedented Devastating These last few weeks have brought suffering to many and inconvenience to others. What is your response? How … Continue reading

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A Call to be Holy

God’s plan for His people was that they be a light to the world. He called them out to send them out. When God established the nation of Israel, He  said to Abraham: I will make you into a great … Continue reading

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I Samuel 5: Monuments, Markers, & Memories

Wedding rings: Visual reminders of vows made to each other. The American Flag: A marker to declare allegiance, victory, ownership. Monuments: Honor the service and sacrifice of those who gave all and help us remember the high price paid to … Continue reading

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Time to Pack! (Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child)

It’s Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child! I love this ministry. When raising our children, this was an annual tradition.  We collected things all year in anticipation of packing boxes in November.  Each child would pack a box for a … Continue reading

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What – or WHO – is your BAE?

I learned the term “BAE” from my millennial daughter. It’s an acronym representing the phrase, Before Anything Else. And it’s a good phrase to use when doing a little self-assessment on the topic of idolatry. As followers of Christ living … Continue reading

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What’s Missing?

Sometimes what’s not there is even more telling than what is: Thanksgiving dinner with no turkey leaves a huge whole on the dinner table A car up on blocks with no wheels tells a sad story– you’ve been robbed. Did … Continue reading

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I’m Listening!

“Speak, for your servant is listening.” I Samuel 3:10 The book of I Samuel opens during the time of the Judges. Chapter 3 begins by letting us know a little about the spiritual climate: …In those days the word of … Continue reading

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