Monthly Archives: April 2013

Be thankful along the way

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18. I am calling you to a life of thankfulness. I want all your moments to be punctuated with thanksgiving –  (Jesus … Continue reading

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The Lord is my strength

“The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation” – Isaiah 12:2.  

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Thoughts after the Boston Marathon bombings

How do we make sense of hate crimes such as the Boston bombings this week? Crimes that maim and even kill innocent people and alter lives forever? My finite mind will never reason it out. There is no justification for … Continue reading

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Share your story

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us” — 2 Corinthians 4:7. God gave each of us a message, a song, and a story in our … Continue reading

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Focus on what you do have

When you focus on what you don’t have or on situations that displease you, your mind also becomes darkened – #JesusCalling. Rather, offer “the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call upon the name of the Lord” – Psalm 116:17 (NKJV).    … Continue reading

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Nothing is impossible with God

“With Him, nothing is impossible” — (Luke 1:37). I’m considering the words to the famous song written by Chris Tomlin, “How Great is Our God.” Only five one-syllable words, but packed with power and meaning. Let’s look at a few attributes … Continue reading

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