Monthly Archives: June 2008

5 Truths about Taming the Tongue

James 3 is full of practical wisdom related to our speech. He says, The tongue is an indicator of spiritual maturity and health. The inconsistent tongue is freekish and ought not to be. The tongue is tiny but influential. The … Continue reading

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5 Truths to Remember When Afraid

fear not, for I am with you;    be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you,    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. This beautiful promise from Isaiah 41:10 gives us … Continue reading

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Tell Me Something Good!

Every morning I grab a cup of Starbucks coffee and sit in the recliner and ponder the goodness of God! I love the fact that GOD’S mercies are new every day- Usually after I wake up enough for my eyes … Continue reading

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I Can Fly!

I love Peter Pan! The fictional story always reminds me if “I believe” I can fly! Fairy dust is not required but “we must believe in God!” Realistically I will not fly to Neverland– but to Glory- and I will … Continue reading

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Great Questions For My Day!

“Where do you run for help? When you are in trouble, what is your first instinct? Do you run to others or to God? Is it usually the counsel of another rather than the counsel found in waiting upon God … Continue reading

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Self Control!

1 Peter 1:13-16…. “Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when … Continue reading

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The Smoke Alarm is Sounding!

Saint Peter said that someday the heavens were going to pass away. 2 Peter 3:7 2 Peter 3:10 2 Peter 3:12 This truth is confirmed elsewhere in scripture (Job 14:12) and by the Lord Jesus Himself (Matthew 5:18 & Matthew … Continue reading

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God Knows!

I was reading the headline news this morning and my eyes glanced at an article called, “Signs of the Times” and in that article it discussed how a young generation of Islamic worshipers bow 32 times daily to their God. … Continue reading

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Break Down to Build Up

Alan Redpath wrote, “When God has an impossible task, he finds an impossible man, and he crushes him”. There is a lot of happy feel-good Christianity right now in America.  I don’t hear many people talking about how God refines … Continue reading

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God has Big Plans for You

King David said, “The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me.” Since we know that God is no respecter of persons, what was true of David is also true for us. What then does this verse mean for us? It … Continue reading

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