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James 1:20  For man’s anger does not promote the righteousness God [wishes and requires]. (Amplified) One of my all time favorite films is Chariots of Fire* – the 1981 British film that tells the fact-based story of two athletes in … Continue reading →

James 1:19  My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, In the mid-seventies I got to attend Wheaton Grad School.  It was one of the richest times in … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 7:22  For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman; similarly, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave. Consider another time and another place.  … Continue reading →

Psalm 29:2  Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. Our God is wonderful all the time.  But having said that, He does some of the most special things in … Continue reading →

Colossians 1:9  For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Back in the … Continue reading →

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Years ago my mother had a powerful experience with the Lord.  It involved the death of a good friend.  He was a younger … Continue reading →

When I woke up this morning…. … the word ‘holy’ was there – in mind.  It’s fascinating the way the Lord will give me a thought that when I awake, it is just there in the center of my mind, … Continue reading →

John 16:33  I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 5:7  We live by faith, not by sight. Do you remember a song by James Taylor titled ‘You’ve Got A Friend’?  The words fit the times many of us are going through and I’ve got some of the … Continue reading →

Matthew 7:1  Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Judging others can be a bit like having termites in the house – the problem is there for a lengthy time before we become aware of it.  Then we … Continue reading →