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Tag Archives: Devotional
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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“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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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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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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Do You Need Encouragement?
There’s a longing in our souls to know there’s more to this life than what we see. In the daily routine, there can be ups, downs, and even boredom. Relationships can bring encouragement, but quite often; discouragement. The first century … Continue reading
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Stumped Toes and Skinned Knees
Sometimes the journey of faith is filled with “stumped toes” and “skinned knees”. Do you ever feel like sitting down, tending to your wounds, and giving up? If so, you’re not alone. Jesus understands the struggles we face. Think about … Continue reading
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Coca-Cola and Heresy in the Church
The Coke you’re drinking most likely isn’t the same Coke your parents drank…unless it’s from Mexico. Believe it or not, there’s an interesting application to spiritual things, so please indulge me for a moment. Backstory: In the 1980s (with cane … Continue reading
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Cleats are “Kinda Useful”
Recently, I had the occasion to play in a flag football game. And for the record, (with the exception of being the oldest guy on the field), there’s nothing brag-worthy to report. However, I did get reminded of a basic … Continue reading
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Measures
(from The Compass 365) Why do builders use levels, squares, measuring tapes, etc.? An experienced carpenter shouldn’t need such basic tools anymore right? With a lot of experience, he should be able to simply take a good look, mark, cut, … Continue reading
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Sometimes I Need a Dirt Road
I grew up with dirt roads; walking on them, throwing rocks from them, wondering about the other end of them, and eventually needing help getting out of ditches along them. Lately, I’ve found myself needing one. Not to get more … Continue reading
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Squirrels are Punks
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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Christian Leaders and the Pressure to Compromise
When in a leadership position, one’s core beliefs can often be threatened. It may not always be directly aimed at you, but the pressure to compromise can build up over time. It may feel like the result of current cultural … Continue reading
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