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Be Brave

Sometimes we must be brave in the face of possible opposition. If we express our opinion, we can often expect people to speak up against us. However, we gain a certain amount of confidence when we speak or act upon the truth, even when opposition or ridicule does come. We are bolder, when we standContinue reading “Be Brave”

Invitation

From time to time, we receive invitations. Our response varies based upon our interests, availabilty, and closeness to the invitation giver. The invitation may be to an auspicious occassion or to a child’s birthday party. Some invitations we cannot refuse based upon the consequences of rejection. Psalm 50:1 says, “The Mighty One, God the LordContinue reading “Invitation”

Discarding the Worthless

Psalm 101:2-3 says, “I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house. I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.” NothingContinue reading “Discarding the Worthless”

Following the Right Lead

We talk about doors opening or closing on opportunities. We become disappointed when the door to a promising opportunity closes and we celebrate when the doors open to a good opportunity. Maybe we should look at these opening and closing doors from a different perspective. Acts 16:6, 9 says, “And they went through the regionContinue reading “Following the Right Lead”

Strength Renewed

As I get older, I am finding that I can’t do many of the things that I used to be able to do. My mind, also being weak, thinks that I can, but my body reminds me that I don’t have the strength needed to do what my mind thinks I can do. When IContinue reading “Strength Renewed”

Will It Last

When we purchase something we don’t have the expectation that it will last forever. Appliances, though expensive, do not function as designed for long. It doesn’t seem like a long time before our cars begin to deteriorate and even lose value. Even our houses are not designed to last forever. It doesn’t matter how muchContinue reading “Will It Last”

Good Things Come Together

Have you ever been trying to do a good thing, but you faced some obstacles. Then someone else is also trying to do a good thing, and their efforts facilitate the good work you are trying to do. God is the master of bringing good things together to do awesome works. He is able toContinue reading “Good Things Come Together”