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Life Giving Words

Some people are gifted with the ability to offer meaningful encouragement when appropriate. Their words are refreshment for the discouraged or despairing soul. We need more of these people in our world and we should aspire to be speakers of encouragement. But even these words have limited impact for our lives. John 6:63 says, “ItContinue reading “Life Giving Words”

Confidence Properly Placed

We build confidence in a variety of ways. Once we gain experience doing something, we become confident that we can do it again. Then, with more experience, we gain even more confidence. Effective training also gives us assurance that we are doing things properly and effectively. A good word from a trusted source can alsoContinue reading “Confidence Properly Placed”

Witnesses and Evidence

In the courtroom, both the prosecution and defense present witnesses and evidence to support their views of the truth. With a preponderance of evidence or the absence of reasonable doubt, jurors or the judge render a verdict. Hebrews 2:3-4 says, “how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared atContinue reading “Witnesses and Evidence”

Highest Court

I have served on a jury a few times. As a juror, you try to effectively and truly evaluate the evidence. You hear the testimonies of witnesses, see and hear forensic evidence, and hear the assertions of lawyers. Then, you gather with your peers to reach a judgment. The judgments rendered by juries and judgesContinue reading “Highest Court”

Released in Power

Sometimes I have something to say, but it seems to get caught up within me somehow and I am unable to say it. Emotions can be the same way. They may well up within me but I am not able to express them or accurately express them. Romans 15:13 says, “May the God of hopeContinue reading “Released in Power”