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Meditation
Is meditation compatible with the Christian life? Yes, if it’s the right kind. Meditation as the Bible describes clarifies cloudy judgment, establishes proper boundaries and measures forward progress. The Bible teaches this principle: “8Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever … Continue reading
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Intimidation
There may be a desire to have a conversation with someone who needs encouragement, a relationship with Christ, or loving admonishment, but intimidation shows up and crowds out the confidence. Are you worried you’ll say the wrong things or worse … Continue reading
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Wisdom 2.1
What if you found an old letter describing a location in your yard where money was buried? Would you attempt to find it? Most people would of course, but finding old cash among your roses isn’t likely. However, the Bible’s promise of treasure is a lot more certain. Consider … Continue reading
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Perspective
Don’t confuse knowledge with wisdom. Saul the Pharisee was a guy who knew the scriptures. As a matter of fact; with his many years of study and memorization, he probably mumbled the Torah in his sleep. After his encounter with … Continue reading
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Doubt
John the Baptist was rugged, bold and popular. He was a “man’s man” who wore camel hair clothes. He fearlessly called out self-centered leaders with strong words like “Brood of vipers!”, so he wasn’t exactly the timid type. He even declared Jesus the “Lamb … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day
“Oh Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens!” – Psalm 8:1 NKJV True excellence is defined by the character of God; pure, bright, holy, righteous, and loving. … Continue reading
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Wisdom 1.7
Are you wise? You probably didn’t answer yes because most people aren’t so bold as to refer to themselves as wise. However, consider what the Bible lists as the criteria for someone to be considered wise: “The fear of the … Continue reading
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Opportunity
Who needs you today? As Paul was building on his statement to be “living sacrifices”, he mentioned this: “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” – Romans 12:15 NKJV So who needs you today? You have the … Continue reading
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Rest
Does your life need a “pause button”? When God created the world, He set certain “rhythms” in motion; such as day/night, wake/sleep and growth/dormancy. He even modeled it for us by creating six days, then resting one. If you’ve ever spent extended … Continue reading
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Work
Is your candle burning at both ends (while the middle melts away too)? Truth is; balancing life in our world is challenging. A simple listing or “app” of what-to-do & what-not-to-do would be nice, but real life isn’t that easy. So, instead … Continue reading
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Blog Update
Hello Fellow Travelers (long-timers and new arrivals), The daily devotions will be returning starting tomorrow morning. I apologize for the inconsistent nature of posting over the last few months. Over the years, the posts to this blog have taken many forms, including … Continue reading
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Influence
When it comes to influence, there’s a lot of voices speaking about method, style, tone, and strategy through a never-ending supply of books, conferences, and social platforms. And when you narrow the subject to Christian influence, it looks much the … Continue reading
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Alive
Life can make you numb. Current events or personal circumstances can deaden emotions to the point where we barely sense anything. We know certain things are true, but struggle to “feel” like they are. The truth is, the lost world … Continue reading
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On this Hillary Business…
Let’s dispense with the niceties…she’s corrupt. That’s not news, but it’s most unfortunate that the reputation and integrity of the FBI has now been tarnished too. With that being said, there are two things this newest Clinton scandal has brought … Continue reading
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WARNING: Genuine Christianity May Cause a Riot
Brace yourself…I’m about to drop an over-used word on you…”blessed”. Yep, in today’s language it can mean anything one considers a favorable development, but in the context of scripture it carried more significance. It was the difference between receiving an inheritance … Continue reading
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On the Question of Peace
In preparation for our Men’s Bible Study, I read this painfully, spot-on quote regarding the church in America. Ironically it was written in 1948 and has never been truer: “Right now we are in an age of religious complexity. The simplicity … Continue reading
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Where Hope Lives
Does your spirit need a lift today? Consider this; there’s a passage of scripture that’s a virtual door to a room filled with eternal optimism. No, it’s not a place where everything gets suddenly fixed, it’s a place where hope … Continue reading
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Squirrels are Punks (re-post)
I know there are things about squirrels I should appreciate, but to be honest, they’re punks. I mean, try to spend a few moments out on the deck reading and see what happens. Recently I did, and as usual here … Continue reading
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An Open Letter to Christian Leaders
Lately, it seems like the cultural erosion has turned into a mudslide, and tolerance is the new litmus test for spiritual validation. And with so much being sacrificed on the altar of political correctness, what are we to do as … Continue reading
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