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Thursday January 30, 2025 – Do we know what ‘the right thing’ is?

Joshua 23:11  So be very careful to love the LORD your God. I once was able to attend a meeting in which the author Stephen Covey spoke (7 Habits of Highly Effective People).  There was a large crowd and the … Continue reading

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Wednesday January 29, 2025 – My miraculous tornado experience!

Colossians 3:17  And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. In the summer of 1970, I was in my last quarter … Continue reading

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Saturday January 25, 2025 – The importance of being ‘other’ oriented

Romans 12:13  Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. In the spring of 2010 when the greater Nashville area experienced severe flooding, the churches played a huge role in bringing relief and assistance to those who … Continue reading

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Wednesday January 22, 2025 – The joy of glorifying God with our lives!

Romans 12:10  Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Being devoted to something is pretty normal in our society.  People are devoted to families, sports teams, hobbies, TV, Facebook, Twitter, etc…  Today’s verse points … Continue reading

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Monday January 20, 2025 – Do we just add Jesus to what we’ve been doing?

2 Kings 2:19  Then the men of the city said to Elisha, “Behold now, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord sees; but the water is bad and the land is unfruitful.” This scripture has always fascinated … Continue reading

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Sunday January 19, 2025 – What is being a Christian?

The scripture is at the end of the devotional. I must confess that I sure enjoy the springtime.  Here in the midst of cold and snow I keep telling myself spring is only a few weeks away.  One of the … Continue reading

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Saturday January 18, 2025 – Memories of my trip to Afghanistan – the year I turned 60

Acts 4:12  Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. I have referenced my month long trip to Afghanistan a few years ago as … Continue reading

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Friday January 17, 2025 – What happened to the Apostles?

Acts 5:40b-41  They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.  41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering … Continue reading

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Wednesday January 15, 2025 – What is passion for the Lord?

John 12:3  Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume I’ve read … Continue reading

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Saturday January 11, 2025 – Remembering what God has done

1 Chronicles 16:12  Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, Raising 4 sons is an adventure to say the least.  (We are now getting our daughters the easy way.)  One of the guiding principles … Continue reading

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