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Advanced lessons in Trust

On the morning of the third day there was thunder and lightning. A cloud covered the mountain, and a very loud horn sounded. All the people among the tents shook with fear.   Then Moses brought the people from among the … Continue reading

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“It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the LORD, you are safe.”        Proverbs 29:25 GNT Do you worry about what others think of you? That kind of thinking can lead to … Continue reading

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Living wisely…

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Ephesians 5:15-16 NLT Did you know that a recent government study estimated  that about … Continue reading

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Caregiving

“I will still be the same when you are old and gray, and  I will take care of you. I created you. I will carry you and always keep you safe.”        Isaiah 46:4 CEV My mother started having memory problems … Continue reading

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The sparrow in his hand

Sometimes I just need a little extra reassurance to strengthen my trust in God.  Call it a return to “Lessons in Trust 101.” Maybe that’s why the fate of this little bird seemed so important to me. After being  shaken … Continue reading

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A cure for procrastination

“I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands.”        Psalm 119:60 NLT One of the pitfalls of being a writer is that it’s too easy to become distracted when I sit down to the computer to write – especially if  … Continue reading

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A work in progress

“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.”        Philippians 1:6 NLT Do you always finish what you start? I … Continue reading

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Hoarding

“What will you gain, if you own the whole world but destroy yourself?”        Mark 8:36 CEV Have you ever watched those programs about hoarding where people collect so much stuff they barely have paths to get through their houses? At … Continue reading

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Holding Grandpa’s hand

“Fathers, don’t irritate your children and make them resentful; instead, raise them with the Lord’s kind of discipline and guidance.”        Ephesians 6:4 CJB The snow measured about midway up his thigh, as our grandson Jack stood by the back door. … Continue reading

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Three fingers

“Bear with one another; if anyone has a complaint against someone else, forgive him. Indeed, just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must forgive.” Colossians 3:13 CJB When I was a young person my parents liked to remind … Continue reading

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