devotions
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Missing The Point – On Purpose
Sometimes we miss the point of Christianity, God, the Bible, and what God calls us to be. And sometimes we do it on purpose to keep from having to face things we’d rather not change, or fix attitudes and beliefs we’d rather God not challenge. Continue reading
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Expectations
The fight to keep my individual significance in a world where I’m reduced to a credit score by the world around me is tough. In the end, I find and keep my significance intact through who I am and how I interact with my community and my relationship with God. Continue reading
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Beyond Ritual
Are rituals boring? Have no meaning? Every wonder why? I realized the rituals weren’t to blame. I’m the one who needs to rediscover the richness of the things around me. Continue reading
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You Meant Me Harm
Our world plans to tear down religon, and as a result my faith sometimes falters. Like Joseph, when his brothers planned to harm, I learn God has other plans. I don’t have to be afraid. Continue reading
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Keep Believing
In spite of everything around us, God has a message… Keep Believing. Continue reading
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How Far Does Christmas Go?
Christmas is much more than a sweet, wonderful story. It has and provides real power! Continue reading
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Expectations
What do you do when you goof and don’t get it quite right? I’m an expert at this….Here’s my prayer. Continue reading
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Keep Me From Lying to Myself
God, Keep me from lying to myself when life isn’t just what I want it to be. Yet help me remain positive, helpful to others, and not fall into despair as someone without hope and your strength to counterbalance the realities of life. Continue reading
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Who Knew What When
What does it mean to be a watchman for God? hmmm… Ezekiel 33 : 3-7. Continue reading
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To Remain Faithful
In our society of charity and welfare, which are good things, some of us have come to think because I am in need, someone MUST give me what I need. I have a right to be taken care of. I worry about this, not because I don’t do charity work, or contribute to the welfare… Continue reading
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