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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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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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God’s Blessings – Ephesians 1:3

Ephesians 1:3 – Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,… John never helped around the house in spite of his mother’s insistence. … 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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My Butt Hurts – 1 Corinthians 9:25

1 Corinthians 9:25 – Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. I am proud … Continue reading

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Helping Each Other Grow – Proverbs 27:17

Proverbs 27:17 – As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. I have to admit something to you. I have gained 25 pounds since moving to the mountains a little more than a year and a half ago. I … Continue reading

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At The Church Buffet – 1 Thessalonians 5:19

1 Thessalonians 5:19 – Do not quench the Spirit. Sometimes we look at church as being a big buffet. We come to church with our plates and we heap on the things we like and avoid the things we don’t … Continue reading

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The first step – Joshua 1:7

Joshua 1:7 -“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. “The … Continue reading

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The Power of Praise – Psalm 22:25-26

Psalm 22:25 From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you I will fulfill my vows. 26 The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the Lord will praise him— … Continue reading

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Second Cup of Joe – Isaiah 40:28

Isaiah 40:28 -Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. I got … Continue reading

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