Tag: God
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God’s Treasure: One Man’s Trash, Another Man’s Treasure
Our church is moving so I am currently listing our items that we will not take with us in several online FOR SALE communities. It is amazing the things that people look for and find in these communities as well as at yard sales. I have seen people’s eyes light up as they find STEALS,…
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Hooked, Caught and Captured
James 3:3-12 (ESV) 3 If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. 4 Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. 5 So also the tongue is…
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Discipline Your Mind
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, keep your thoughts on whatever is right or deserves praise: things that are true, honorable, fair, pure, acceptable, or commendable. Watch your thoughts because they can turn from thoughts to words you speak. The words you speak can quickly turn into actions that before you now it have become habits…
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Forgotten
When my father and my mother forsake me, Then the Lord will take care of me. Psalm 27:10 Forgetfulness hurts. We’ve all been forgotten and know the pain of expecting someone to remember — to show up, call, write, ask, make time — and coming up empty and alone. One of the common things seniors…
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Agree to Disagree
Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? The Bible is the infallible word of God, right? To believe in God means believing everything in the Bible, doesn’t it? Then who can there be so much confusion on what people believe the Bible says? Do we just agree to disagree or is there…
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Alone
Genesis 2:18 Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” I just finished a seminary course on Genesis. It never ceases to amaze me how I learn something new every time I do a deep study in God’s…
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What’s In A Name?
Proverbs 22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Names in the Bible often have significance, telling us something about the person’s attributes or circumstances. Several people in the Bible were given new names, usually after they or their situations changed. Jesus was born into a…
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The Eye Roll
“The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in mercy and loving-kindness.” Psalm 145:8 If you had a teenager in your house you are familiar with the eye roll. Maybe you were an eye roller yourself as a teen. Have you noticed that this is a condition that can carry…
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When I Was Helpless
Romans 5:6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. I love the read the bible. I read at various times during the day just because I love to read it. Today I was reading Romans and I read this verse. I have read it many…
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