Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts. Proverbs 21:2 (NASB) I walked into the crowded room hoping to find encouragement for what I was thinking of doing later that evening. I had felt the need to go meet up with some old friends and share my new-found relationship with Christ with them.
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They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity. For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford, but far more. And they did it of their own free will. 2 Corinthians 8:2-3 (NLT) My friend Gary is always
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He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29 (NIV) A few years ago on a spring morning, I woke up and began my day as usual. As I made my way into the kitchen, however, it felt as if the ground began to move under me. I braced myself as I slammed into
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The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Psalm 28:6-7 (NLT) Recently I found myself facing a serious trial. Maybe you’ve been in a situation similar to mine. I began to pray and ask for God’s help.
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I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33(NIV) It was my Christmas gift to my dad and we had planned the deep sea fishing trip for weeks. We got up in the still darkness of that January
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3 John 1:4 (NIV) I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. I’m helping my dad with a tile project at his house. It’s tedious work but a fun project and we’re almost halfway through. One of the things I’ve learned about tile projects is that how you begin is really important.
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The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 (NIV) When my wife and I were first married, we spent one Christmas with our extended family that lived across the country. After the holidays, we headed home to Minnesota pulling a trailer on the back of our car. It was
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Matthew 5:44(NIV) But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, It’s not that I’m really all that protective of the car itself. After all it’s an older high mileage vehicle that’s fairly well-worn inside and out. I just like to make it easy to get in and out and less likely to bump someone’s
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One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him… Luke 17:15-16 (NIV) One day, while Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, ten men with leprosy approached Him. In those days, leprosy was deadly. Once the disease had invaded your body, there was
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I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. Job 19:25 (NIV) He lost all of his livestock when bandits attacked. He lost all of his servants when another group of invaders came and killed them all. All of his sheep were consumed by fire. An invading army took all of his
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