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Washing

We have a separate room in our house for the washer and dryer. As with everybody, we bring our clothes into this room to wash. They generally come out clean and useful for another time. However, this washing never transforms these clothes into better and more useful clothes. I Thessalonians 5:23 says, “Now may theContinue reading “Washing”

Sober Minded

It is pretty easy, in most cases, to determine the difference between a person who is sober minded as opposed to one who is not. The one who is not sober minded we often refer to as being a flake. The seem confused, impulsive, emotionally unbalanced, and irrational. It is as if they can’t controlContinue reading “Sober Minded”

Together Forever

Tomorrow, we will take our son, his wife and their three kids to the airport. They are beginning their journey to serve the Lord in Europe. We are proud of their commitment and excited for the impact that their new venture will undoubtedly make upon others and themselves. Yet, it is still hard to sayContinue reading “Together Forever”

Faithfulness

We seem to have a problem with faithfulness in our culture. Marriages and relationships break down at the slightest inconvenience. Our political opinions waffle with the seasons apparently. Our resolve to work hard and live uprightly seems to have vanished. I Thessalonians 5:23-24 says, “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, andContinue reading “Faithfulness”