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Finding Favor
Numerous times in Scripture we read about godly men and women who “find favor” in the sight of God and the people around them. It seems to be a common characteristic. For example: · Esther is described again and again as one who won favor in the sight of the king and his subordinates (2:9, …
Suffering but not Forgotten
The book of Job provides valuable insight into numerous areas of our lives. For one, we learn that genuine struggle and suffering does not mean we have been forgotten by God. Job struggled with these feelings: “Why do you hide your face and count me as your enemy?” (13:24) He felt forgotten. It was as …
The Power of God’s Word
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Heb. 4:12) Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with the meekness the implanted word, …
If The Doors Are Blocked….
Mark chapter 2 (as well as Matthew 9 and Luke 5), records the time that Jesus Christ healed a paralyzed man—one who had to be carried by his friends. The report begins by telling us that Jesus was wildly popular at this particular time: “And many were gathered together, so that there was no more …
Our Vote
It occurs to me that there are some significant similarities between casting a vote in the democratic process and in living the Christian life. Casting a vote is much more than merely marking a piece of paper and subsequently placing it in the proper receptacle. Similarly, living the Christian life is much more than simply …
Blessings of Worship
1 & 2 Chronicles offers us several great reminders about what a wonderful blessing worship should be to our lives. Especially right now when our routines have been disrupted, we need to make sure we are participating with heart, soul, mind, and strength. When the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem, David declared …
Feeling Overwhelmed
It is easy to get discouraged and to feel overwhelmed. We have numerous responsibilities and expectations put upon us and the pressure to accomplish it all can be a heavy burden. The burden can feel especially heavy if we are convinced we must carry it alone. Consider just a couple of moments from the life …
P.P.E.
I fully realize that for those associated in most any way with the field of medicine, the term “PPE” is not new. However, for folks like me, I was unaware of the acronym until just a few months ago. Thanks to the pandemic, I now know that “PPE” stands for Personal Protective Equipment. While there …
Scams & Excuses
A friend shared this tongue-in-cheek warning: “Do not let them take your temperature as you are going into the store! It’s a scam! They’re erasing your memory! I went for bread, eggs, and vegetables…but I came home with soda pop, ice cream and candy!” I smiled as I read it because we can all identify. …
Legislate Morality?
Of course morality can be legislated. More than that, morality must be legislated. We all believe it to be so. Consider theft: We demand our government protect our property and punish the thief because we know that it is immoral to steal. Consider murder: We demand our government punish the one who has taken a …
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