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Not a Clique; Not a Club; Not a Circus
See I have written your name on the palms of my hands… Isaiah 49:16 Remember what it was like to divide up for teams when you were a kid? First, the captains were chosen – you know, the popular kids who play EVERY game like they were born with sports paraphernalia attached to their hands? And then the torture began.…
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Hang On!
Ears to hear and eyes to see…both are gifts from the Lord. Proverbs 20:12 It’s been said, “Be careful what you pray for. You might just get it.” Too often we have a preconceived idea what the answer is going to be; therefore, I think it could more accurately be said, “Hang on! You might just be surprised what…
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God is Sheer Mercy and Grace
God is sheer mercy and grace; not easily angered, he’s rich in love. He does not nag or hold a grudge. His forgiveness is complete – indescribable. He doesn’t treat us as our sins deserve, nor pay us back in full for our wrongs. As high as heaven is over the earth, so strong is his love to those…
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No Negotiations Necessary!
I got to thinking about something a bit extreme this week. My Life Connection Class (Sunday School) is studying Galatians, and it was kind of easy to want to rush through Galatians 3 and think “Ok, Paul. We got it in Galatians 2. We know you’re upset. Let’s move on.” But I found it was worthwhile to spend some…
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No Negotiations Necessary!
I got to thinking about something a bit extreme this week. My Life Connection Class (Sunday School) is studying Galatians, and it was kind of easy to want to rush through Galatians 3 and think “Ok, Paul. We got it in Galatians 2. We know you’re upset. Let’s move on.” But I found it was worthwhile to spend some…
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Break My Plans … Still
Wednesday morning I posted an entry about praying that God would break my plans. Break my plans; shape my heart. Take my will to where you are. Move my mind through you Word. Till all that I am lives to love you, Lord. Within mere minutes a severe thunderstorm ripped through the metro area and left damage in its…
