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A Deceptive Spirit of Unity
I believe there’s a dangerously deceptive spirit of unity being advanced throughout the world. It’s not that I think unity is wrong. It’s even something God loves. He wants us to be kind and join with others for a common good, whether we see eye to eye with them or not. American, Chinese, European or…
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Tough Times Aren’t Necessarily Bad Times
A well known Psalm, probably the best known of all the 150 Psalms, is the 23rd Psalm. Here are the first three verses. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths…
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A Prayer For Our Leaders
Father God, in the Name of Jesus, I give you thanks and praise for those you’ve placed in authority throughout this great land. I pray, first of all, for the President and all of his cabinet and advisors, for all senators and representatives, governors, and law enforcement. Any person who has a position of authority.…
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I Could’ve Quit Too Soon
It’s been 26 years since I almost quit too soon. I thought about that today while driving to an out of town ministry opportunity. It’s been 26 years since I contemplated driving my van into a telephone pole at 70 miles an hour. Really, you say? Why would someone like me ever think of taking…
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Scared!
Are you scared? Scared to look outside? Inside? Scared to live? To die? Scared of what you’re seeing, hearing…scared of never seeing or hearing anything at all? Are you scared? Living is impossible for those who are scared… dying is unthinkable, unimaginable… Are you scared of all the uncertainties in your mind, your heart? What…
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The Leech
I went fishing recently and for the first time ever I used leeches for bait. Fifty plus years of fishing and finally I became a man: I touched a leech. Gross. However, they were what the fish wanted for breakfast so they worked well. I couldn’t help but think about leeches, comparing them to some…
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Engage the Gift
Lately I have been in a funk, giving excuse after excuse for why I’ve neglected so many important things. Of course, the excuses seemed valid and I really was busy. New job, new help, etc. But the truth is I had set aside one of the most important things my life. The Gift. What do…
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Right Around The Corner
Life is funny at times. So unpredictable, with sudden attacks which seem to come out of nowhere. You’re walking through life, minding your own business, when all of a sudden you turn a corner and come face to face with a life altering experience. Right around the corner, completely unexpected, something or someone hits you…
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An Undivided Heart
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10 ESV) A simple, powerful prayer of King David, after he had committed adultery and murder. Of course, none of us are so wicked or evil as David was. Right? Well… Anyway, this verse has been on my heart…
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Valentine’s Day Hypocrite
Christmas aside, I believe we’re coming up on the most hypocritical day of the year. Valentine’s Day. A day when billions of dollars are spent on flowers, cards, candy, nice restaurants, movies, champagne, hotel rooms, etc… All just to say “I love you”, and, “You’re very special to me.” Am I advocating that everyone just…