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Give us grateful hearts, our Father, for Your many blessings. Make us mindful of the needs of others. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Read MoreGiving Thanks for our Trustworthy God
What are you thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day? It is a good exercise to stop and count our blessings, both spiritual and temporal. There are many! Today, though, I am giving thanks that God is trustworthy. I am thankful that God is the one in whom I trust. I don’t/can’t/shouldn’t put my trust in…
Read MoreGod Keeps His Promises
God Keeps His Promises God, through His word, has made many promises. Some of His promises are for the whole world, some are for Israel, some are for the nations, some are specific for those who reject Him, some are specific for those who believe. All, ALL, of His promises have been or will be…
Read MoreGod’s Light in a Dark World
God’s Light in a Dark World The world is increasingly dark. We rejoice that the Lord is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and that His light shines in the darkness. We rejoice that we, believers, have been rescued from darkness to receive light and life in Him, and to walk in His light. God…
Read MorePrepare to Praise
Prepare to Praise! You may—or may not—be pleased with the election results at federal, state, or local levels. Either way, praise God! Determine now to praise Him, He who is worthy of all praise. God is Sovereign Remember, God is sovereign over the affairs of men. The Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and…
Read MoreSecond Wind
Second Wind We are exhorted to keep going, press on, finish the race. We have a calling, a purpose in this world. We have a course God set for us. We are not to grow weary. This is challenging! But, think about it. God knows us better than we know ourselves. He has a purpose…
Read MoreMy Favorite Place
My Favorite Place Beyond the roaring river there was a magical place with fresh, fir-scented air, enriched oxygen, and a forest separate from the world. It was so magical the Forest Service didn’t have it on their maps. My mother’s first husband, Laban, fished that river and found a location where the raucous river bent…
Read MoreIncreasing Trust
Increasing Trust God has individual learning plans for each of His children. We, believers, know that He is working on us and in us, and that He will keep causing our growth until the day of Christ. God … is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. (Philippians 2:13) …
Read MorePromises for Today
Promises for time and eternity All Scripture is inspired by God, who cannot lie. (2 Timothy 3:16, Titus 1:2) All promises in Scripture are guaranteed by Almighty God. (Hebrews 6:17-18, 2 Corinthians 1:20) A number of His promises concern eternity; other promises are for us, believers, today. Four promises for today We have access to God In…
Read MoreThe Last Word
The Last Word Two young kids: “’Tis too.” “Tis not.” “Tis too.” “Tis not.” Each wanted the last word. The desire to have the last word continues throughout life, usually more subtly. Psychologists posit reasons for this, and enumerate the personality types most likely to engage in it. But we know … it comes from…
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