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From the book of Proverbs Yesterday I wrote about the privilege of being God’s people.  We Christians must live lives that declare us to truly be His people.  In simple terms, the issue is not God’s love for us but … Continue reading →

Exodus 19:4-6  ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on  eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations … Continue reading →

Matthew 5:38-42  38“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if … Continue reading →

Psalm 62:8  Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Have you ever noticed how refreshing some little things can be?  Like a gentle breeze on a warm summer’s … Continue reading →

Proverbs 4:18 – The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Consider this verse in describing the trail we leave behind us rather than the path in … Continue reading →

Proverbs 22:6  Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. A few days ago (June 22) I used the illustration of training our children when they were little … Continue reading →

Proverbs 12:25  An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. For a season I worked at Wal-Mart in the GardenCenter.  The spring and summer were really busy times and we had thousands of plants … Continue reading →

I Thessalonians 5:16-18   Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens.  This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. (The Message) It’s been a bit frustrating as … Continue reading →

Philippians 4:19  And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Donna and I were married in the fall of 1970 right after I graduated from Michigan State.  That next January we were … Continue reading →

Ephesians 3:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Have you ever ran out of water?  If you’ve ever lived in a home that used a well, you might have … Continue reading →