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A Living Letter of Faith … In Real-Time

  “Clearly, you are a letter from Christ showing the result of our ministry among you.  This “letter” is written not with pen and ink, but with the Spirit of the living God.  It is carved not on tablets of stone, but on human hearts.”  (2 Corinthians 3:3, NLT) Technology has made our lives in […]

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Visible and Radiant, Yes or No?

“You are the light of the world.  A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.  Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.  Let your light so shine before men, that they may […]

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Drawing Nearer … Or Pushing Back

“Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded.  And he went out to meet Asa, and said to him: ‘Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin.  The Lord is with you while you are with Him.  If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake […]

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When A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.  In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33, NKJV) I came across this portrait several years ago … and it has found a treasured place in my heart! The artist’s […]

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Having A Teachable Spirit

“Good and upright is the Lord, Therefore He teaches sinners in the way.  The humble He guides to justice, And the humble He teaches His way.  All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, To such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.” (Psalms 25:8-10, NKJV) Being teachable is one of those rare […]

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When We Are Praying For Others …

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers” (1 Thessalonians 1:2) Just hearing the words spoken to us “I am praying for you …” can be a great comfort … even to the point of reassurance in knowing that someone is remembering us and taking our name […]

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A Needed Reassurance …

“John, to the seven churches which are in Asia:  Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of […]

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When I Am More Like Elisha’s Servant …

  “And Elisha prayed, and said, “Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw.  And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” (2 Kings 6:17, NKJV) Our gracious and loving Heavenly Father, because […]

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There Is A Resolve That Cannot Wait

“This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out.  Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” (Romans 13:11, NLT) Every day we live, we move one day closer to eternity!  We all know it and hopefully, most of us accept this […]

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When We Do The Little Things Well

“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.” (Colossians 3:23-24)  Little things matter … in life … relationships … and with God! There are occasions in life where recognition […]

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