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The Gift of Turned-Down Sheets

“If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me.” John 13:8b When my wife and I celebrated our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, we decided to take a Caribbean cruise. We had always talked about doing it but just … Continue reading

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The Most Dangerous Weapon

“The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.” James 3:6 … Continue reading

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Starting Over

“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” Psalm 51:12 I never have been much of an artist. It was years before I ever learned how to color in the lines. … Continue reading

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The Most Important After-Christmas Exchange

“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature… you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips…. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe … Continue reading

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What Do You Want For Christmas?

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” Matthew 13:44 When I was … Continue reading

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Whatever Happened To Christmas

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.” Luke 2:14 Whatever happened to Christmas? According to the angels, it’s supposed to be a time of peace on earth and good will … Continue reading

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O Holy Night!

“The Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:35b One of the best loved of the carols of Christmas is the song O Holy Night. It’s current version was written by John Dwight based … Continue reading

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The Pathway of Courageous Faithfulness

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be … Continue reading

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The Pathway of Intentional Peacemaking

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 Many years ago, I was leading a Wednesday Bible study and was covering the teaching of Jesus where He challenged His followers to turn the other … Continue reading

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The Pathway of Inner Purity

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 A couple of years ago, McDonald’s had to pull salads off of their menu in 13 mid-western states due to a microscopic parasite that made several people … Continue reading

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