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I AM DECLARING MY INDEPENDENCE!

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. -Psalm 33:12 NIV Let me wish you all a happy Independence Day! It is great that we live in a country where we are … Continue reading

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New Year…New Start! – Ezra 3:11

Ezra 3:11: With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: “He is good; his love toward Israel endures forever.” And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of … Continue reading

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Indulge In Good Deeds – Galatains 5:13

Galatians 5:13 – You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. Christmas and most holiday seasons seem to be a time … Continue reading

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Don’t Feel Like It! – Proverbs 10:4

Proverbs 10: 4 –Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. I really didn’t want to get out of bed this morning. My wife is off visiting relatives with her father. I didn’t sleep well last night. I … Continue reading

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What If I Stumble – Psalm 37:23-24

Psalm 37:23-24 -The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. Ugh, Thanksgiving is over. If you are like me … Continue reading

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WOW, Gorgeous Sunrise – Habakkuk 3:3-4

Habakkuk 3:3-4 God came from Teman, the Holy One from Mount Paran. His glory covered the heavens and his praise filled the earth. His splendor was like the sunrise; rays flashed from his hand, where his power was hidden. I moved to the mountains … Continue reading

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At The Church Buffet – 1 Thessalonians 5:19

1 Thessalonians 5:19 – Do not quench the Spirit. One of my weaknesses is the buffet. I have to admit that when I go to a place that is all you can eat I lose control. I justify my behavior … Continue reading

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I Believe in the Church – Acts 2:42

Acts 2:42 –They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. I have to admit that I get a bit upset when I see an old church building converted into a … Continue reading

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The Walls Around You – Joshua 1:6

Joshua 1:6 – Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them. It had been 40 years since Joshua and Caleb had spied out the land with … Continue reading

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Building Up Or Tearing Down – Romans 15:2

Romans 15:2 – Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. Our lives often seem to be about building up walls. We build walls of privacy to keep some people from getting too close … Continue reading

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