Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I was raised in a family that attended a mainline church. We said “God is Great” grace before supper every night and “Now I lay me down to sleep” prayers every…
Read MoreBut he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4 A good friend of mine was married a few years ago and moved south, making many changes, including having to leave a church she loved and people she cherished.…
Read MoreLet the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. Ephesians 4:28 (ESV) Watching political debates is not my idea of a good time – so I don’t tune in. But, like everyone else, I…
Read MoreTherefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. John 8:36 (NKJV) For the record, I love America. As our family was getting ready to go to the local 4th of July parade, my granddaughter was preparing a bag to collect the candy that would be thrown her way. She wrote on…
Read MoreThen the LORD said to Moses, “Pharaoh will not listen to you, that my wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt.” Exodus 11:9 “So you shall speak all these words to them, but they will not listen to you. You shall call to them, but they will not answer you. Jeremiah 7:27…
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