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Continue reading →: Do you see the light?And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus…
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Continue reading →: Setting forth the truth plainlyTherefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways, we do not use deception , nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly, we commend ourselves to everyone’s…
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Continue reading →: Walking through II Corinthians 4Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. II Corinthians 4:1 NIV I’m working on memorizing longer passages of scripture. This month I want to memorize the fourth chapter of II Corinthians. Won’t you join me as I meditate on these encouraging words from Paul?…
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Continue reading →: Humility and the Successful ParentRecently an employee at Sam’s Club greeted my daughter and I with a surprising comment. I did not recognize her, but she said, “I just love seeing you two together. You look like such good friends.” We thanked her and walked in a bit bewildered. This morning a mother of…
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Continue reading →: But the LordHave you ever tried to second guess God? Well let me tell you, it’s very frustrating. In college, I spent a year in Japan. There were thirty of us from colleges all over the United States. We lived with host families and we studied five hours everyday at a small…
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Continue reading →: In the midstYet God my King is from of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth. Psalm 74:12 ESV God my King… I’ve always loved stories about kings, especially the ones where kings disguise themselves as common people and become better kings for…
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Continue reading →: Do not harden your heartTherefore, as the Holy Spirit says, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, on the day of testing in the wilderness… (Hebrews 3:7-8 ESV) When my children were born, I was amazed at the tenderness of their feet. I held their little feet in the palm…
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Continue reading →: Whoever has it rests satisfiedThe fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm. (Proverbs 19:23 ESV) The fear of the Lord leads to life… Whoever has (the fear of the Lord) rests satisfied… He (who has the fear of the Lord) will not be…
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Continue reading →: To know the Love of GodWalking by the Holy Spirit is not simply experiencing his power in our lives, or gaining direction, it is a daily devotion to the Lord which communicates the love of Jesus Christ. Matthew 5:16 says, Let your light shine in such a way that they may see your good works…
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Continue reading →: What do I really want?God has given us the ability to make choices – even in regard to our obedience to the Holy Spirit. The question I’ve been mulling over is this Do I really want to be led by the Holy Spirit? Although, my answer is a resounding YES, my behavior doesn’t always…





