Devotion
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Angry?
A conversation today triggered in my mind some inspired words that the Apostle Paul wrote: “In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.” (Ephesians 2:6-7) Anger is a normal human emotion. When directly properly it can rightly be seen… Continue reading
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God’s Agenda
When God makes you aware of some unconfessed sin or some deeply hidden flaw, He is doing so because He is ready to act in your life. He is ready to move you forward toward holiness – toward the image of Jesus Christ. He does not reveal your sin or flaw to condemn you. He… Continue reading
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The Snowflake Man
Ever heard of Wilson Bentley? He was a farmer who did something remarkable. He was self-educated, which is in itself a noteworthy achievement, but he went on to do something that no one else had done before him. And his discovery has ingrained itself into our understanding of the world. What was it that Bentley… Continue reading
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Guilt or Convictions: What Motivates You?
What motivates you as you make your daily life decisions? What inner compulsions nudge you to choose this action and not that one? Sometimes the motivators in our lives come from outside. For instance, your boss says that you need to have a report on his desk by 4:00 pm – or you drop a… Continue reading
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Ponder Your Path (part 2)
A few days ago I was challenged by Proverbs 4:26 which says: “Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure.” Think about where the pathway you are now on is leading, then you are apt to make better decisions in your daily life. Good wisdom. As I read further in Proverbs, with 4:26… Continue reading
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Ponder Your Path
Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. — Proverbs 4:26 During this morning’s devotional time, this verse stuck. Quite simply Solomon is encouraging his son to think about where he’s going. If he’ll just stop and think, he’ll make wise choices. Of course, we know that stopping and thinking doesn’t always… Continue reading
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Life Is Not Fair!
The college bowls have all picked their teams. Now, we wait until the end of December to find out which team will come out on top. But there is one thing you can count on – many football fans will be unhappy that their team didn’t get a better bowl or face better competition. At… Continue reading
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A Real Eye-Opener!
Scripture speaks powerfully. It comforts us. It challenges us. It awes us. God’s Word is indeed powerful and active. Consider the words given by God through Peter. I considered adding my comments, but these words need no help from me in getting their point across: But the day of the Lord will come like a… Continue reading
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Heroes
A hero is defined as one “of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.” There are fictional heroes like Superman and Spiderman. There are military heroes like George Washington, Alvin York and Norman Schwarzkopf. There pioneering heroes like Lewis and Clark, Chuck Yeager and Neil Armstrong. There are the contemporary… Continue reading
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Hard Drive Failure
Wouldn’t you know it – the day after I reminded the congregation to always be thankful for everything (Ephesians 5:20), my hard drive crashes. And the man who repeatedly reminds his daughter to back up her hard drive has not backed up his own in four or five months. I cannot imagine the mess I… Continue reading
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