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2-11-16 “Treasure”
What captures your heart? What pursuit, activity, person or possession do you treasure? Consider Jesus’ words about the heart’s allegiance: “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and … Continue reading
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2-10-16 “Hidden”
What happens in the hidden places of your life? Jesus practiced a principle in His ministry that He pointed out to His disciples: “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure … Continue reading
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2-9-16 “Glory”
How do we pray “In this manner…concerning glory.”? The last phrase in Jesus’ model prayer is: “…For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” Matthew 6:13b Acknowledging that the kingdom, the power, and the glory all … Continue reading
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2-8-16 “Delivered”
How do we pray “In this manner…to be delivered”? The fifth phrase in Jesus’ model prayer is: “…And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:13a The enemy is formidable and dangerous; however, … Continue reading
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2-7-16 “Forgiving”
The fourth phrase in Jesus’ model prayer is: “…And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” – Matthew 6:12 Genuinely asking for someone’s forgiveness goes against pride. It’s based on contrition and repentance; whereas superficial requests are self-centered … Continue reading
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2-6-16 “Given”
How do we pray “In this manner…for daily bread”? The third phrase in Jesus’ model prayer is: “…Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 In the ancient world, acquiring bread for the day was more than an easy … Continue reading
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2-5-16 “Yours”
How do we pray “In this manner…concerning kingdom”? The second phrase in Jesus’ model prayer is: “…Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9-10 What exactly are we asking for when requesting His kingdom … Continue reading
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2-4-16 “Hallowed”
How do we pray “In this manner…”? In Matthew 6, Jesus described the way we should approach God in prayer. It wasn’t a set of words to be repeated daily, but a model prayer containing powerful principles. The first phrase … Continue reading
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Blog Update 2-3-16
Dear Readers, Just to let you know, starting tomorrow (2/4) the daily devotions I’ve been posting to “The Compass 365” site will post to this site also. If you follow both, you’ll receive them from both until 2/10. At that time The Compass 365 will end and … Continue reading
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“Shamgar”
Thought about the guy Shamgar much lately? And now you’re thinking, “Who is that?” Well, he was one of the Judges of Israel like Samson and Gideon. However, he rarely makes the cut for children’s Sunday School lessons because the … Continue reading
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What can you declare today?
Sometimes along the journey, there are moments when I have to stop to ponder what I know to be true, and simply declare it. It’s the times when circumstances get confusing, disappointment comes, or doubt creeps in. Life is full of … Continue reading
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More Than Silence at Ground Zero – (Revisited)
With the significance of today and the “wheels coming off” of our nation’s bus, I thought back to this moment. I must confess – I needed the reminder… — Post from 9/11/13 — Today, with a moment of silence our country remembers the terrible events … Continue reading
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Have People Lost Their Ever-Loving-Mind?
Over the last few weeks, there’s been a number of news stories that make you wonder if some people have simply “lost-their-ever-loving-mind”. For example, commentators and politicians are blaming everything (but the shooter) for the terrible murder of the reporter … Continue reading
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Is Chick-fil-A Now Immoral?
Did you know enjoying a tasty golden filet sandwich from Chick-fil-A fuels immorality? Well, according to some that’s exactly the case. Chick-fil-A was recently denied a permit by the City Council of Denver to open a location in the airport … Continue reading
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Plain Talk is the Language of Common Sense
Whatever happened to “plain talk”? For generations, our culture was served well by leaders, teachers, pastors and parents who knew the value of “plain talk”. It wasn’t mean-spirited or hateful (at least most of the time), it was the pursuit of … Continue reading
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Being Grieved Over Sin Doesn’t Make You a Bigot
There’s a collective sadness sweeping over our beloved country. It isn’t hate-filled, small-minded, or nostalgic; it’s grief. It’s a genuine, heart-felt, deep-in-the-soul sigh over legal affirmation of sin. Of course that statement probably offends some, but the desire isn’t to … Continue reading
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A Rainbow Reminds Me Of…
With major companies changing their websites and Instagram accounts to include colorful arrays, here are five things the rainbow reminds me of: Beauty – looking up after a raincloud’s passing and seeing the colors displayed vividly across the sky reminds … Continue reading
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Three Reminders from Elijah’s Road Trip
Elijah was a mighty Prophet of God. He witnessed spectacular, dramatic and powerful displays of God’s power. However, Elijah was “a man with a nature just like ours” (James 5:17). Even though we’re not calling fire from heaven, there are … Continue reading
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What in the World is Going On?
With cultural values changing almost daily, maybe you’re thinking, “What in the world is going on?” If so, check out this short video on the effects of postmodern thought:
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Yappy Dogs
I must confess; “yappy dogs” are driving me nuts. Let me explain. This week I’ve been working outside cleaning and staining our deck. The weather has been perfect, but there are two little dogs that constantly bark. Funny thing though, … Continue reading
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