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To See Through His Eyes
Pray a prayer for patience and you can almost hear a collective gasp and, figuratively, those around you take a giant step back. After all that’s one of those “dangerous prayers” that only the brave or the naïve dare pray. Well, call me naïve, because not only was I not prepared for what lie ahead, I was audacious enough…
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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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Didn’t I Tell You?
Jesus responded, “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believed?” John 11: 40 I was 5 when my little sister was born. And I was 6 when she died. Kandi Ann Perky was born on May 20, 1966 with cancer and died nine long, excruciating months later. I was so young I…
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Who Touched Me?
And Jesus said, “Who touched me?” Luke 8:45a How many people touch you in a day? Is it too many or not enough? How many are deliberate and how many are inconsequential? On the flip side, how many times do you touch someone else? Do you think about it or is it mindless? How much does it really matter?…
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But, Lord, I Just Don’t Understand!
Then he said, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer.” Daniel 10:12 The question was posed in Life Connection not long ago about experiences we have had where we just…
