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Thursday October 31, 2024 – Think of carpentry and splinters

Hebrews 6:1a  Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity… When we are born again, God does an amazing work in us.  We become new creatures in Christ Jesus.  Old things pass away and … Continue reading

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Wednesday October 30, 2024 – The choice is ours in how we respond

Numbers 13:1-2   The LORD said to Moses, “Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each ancestral tribe send one of its leaders.” The twelve spies were given an opportunity by … Continue reading

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Sunday October 27, 2024 – What comprises our “Heavenly GPS”?

Isaiah 7:15  He will eat curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right. I grew up in southwest Michigan.  I remember hearing my older hunting friends talking about the compass problems they encountered … Continue reading

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Saturday October 26, 2024 – Is telling the truth optional?

Acts 5:8-9  Peter asked her, “Tell me, is this the price you and Ananias got for the land?”   “Yes,” she said, “that is the price.”  9 Peter said to her, “How could you agree to test the Spirit of the … Continue reading

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Friday October 25, 2024 – The wonderful example of Mike Maggiano, my last boss at Medical Mutual

Nehemiah 1:5  Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands,” There is a scene in the movie Fantasia called Night … Continue reading

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Thursday October 24, 2024 – The lesson of the Pamper Pole

Proverbs 3:5  Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Our 3rd son Andrew was part of a mission intern program in Colorado Springs from August 1999 – June 2001.  The program included … Continue reading

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Tuesday October 22, 2024 – A spectrum such as sour to sweet

Scripture to follow… One of the realities that we live with is that we are all works in progress.  We have strong points and weak points.  There are areas where we have really grown in God, and then there are … Continue reading

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Monday October 21, 2024 – A different and better perception of the word shallow

Hebrews 13:1 Keep on loving each other as brothers. I grew up in a small town right on Lake Michigan across from Chicago.  Going to the beach was a favorite pastime in the summer.  There was a particular beach that … Continue reading

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Saturday October 19, 2024 – The blessings available in testing

Matthew 6:13a  “And lead us not into temptation,…” Years ago I heard a Bible teacher give a very illuminating paraphrase of this verse: “Lord, let there not be anything in my heart that would cause you to put me to … Continue reading

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Thursday October 17, 2024 – Opportunities calling us out of our comfort zone

Matthew 14:28  “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” Have you ever dreamed of what it would be like to be in the boat with the disciples when Jesus walked on the … Continue reading

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