Bold Fear

By Beth | April 27, 2018 | Comments Off on Bold Fear

  The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. Proverbs 28:1 I see what others are doing for the Lord and think I am too cowardly. Then I come across verses like this: “But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral,…

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Work Shortage

By Beth | April 24, 2018 | Comments Off on Work Shortage

  Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3   There appears to be a work problem in our nation (at least in the state of Pennsylvania). This is not a shortage of jobs, nor is it a lack of the proper educational qualifications, and it is not a…

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The Family Car

By Beth | April 20, 2018 | Comments Off on The Family Car

Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12     I didn’t get it at first. It was a magazine advertisement for a car. Over the picture of the empty car/SUV are the words: “IT’S ONLY A FAMILY CAR…

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Disagreement on Disrespect

By Beth | April 17, 2018 | Comments Off on Disagreement on Disrespect

  Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.  2 Corinthians 13:11   “We did hear you, we disagree with you.” Our son is a writer. He was able to persuasively “argue” his point from a…

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Simply “Yes” or “No”

By Beth | April 11, 2018 |

  Was I vacillating when I wanted to do this? Do I make my plans according to the flesh, ready to say “Yes, yes” and “No, no” at the same time? 2 Corinthians 1:17   There are things that seem so right when we agree to them. Then, the day and the hour arrive and…

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Doing the Work

By Beth | April 7, 2018 |

  Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3   A friend is meeting obstacles in ministry. She felt the nudge of the Holy Spirit and started a new work in her church. The obstacles are difficult because they are from within the church. She has to confront them…

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