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Cause and Effect

Cause and Effect

No man is an island unto himself and everything he does has an effect.  In other words, the cause is why something happened and the effect is what happened.  Because the offensive linemen gave the quarterback time to throw the football, the ball was thrown with pin-point accuracy.  Because your children observed you pray and […]

The Peace of Knowing

The Peace of Knowing

Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. There is a reason that you are commanded to be still.  It is so easy to get caught up in the rigorous pursuit of daily living, that one can miss eternal […]

Worry Does Not Belong to You

Worry Does Not Belong to You

Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Worry is a burden.  Jesus paid it all so that you can carry it all to Him and leave it there.  He said don’t worry about anything.  When worry, the thoughts of defeat […]

Making Joy

Making Joy

I listened to a beautiful rendition of the song “Mary Did You Know”. As I listened, I wondered how many parents truly knew or know what their babies will grow up to be and do. Godly parents want their children to be about their Father God’s business in whatever their chosen vocation. Did Mary know […]

Attack! Attack! Attack!

Attack! Attack! Attack!

Attack! Attack! Attack! II Corinthians 10:3-4 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Most people would prefer to live in peace with everyone rather than live in a […]

Being Led to Calm Waters

Being Led to Calm Waters

Psalms 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. I am often led to the reservoir of water nearby to partake of its restful and calming properties.  There, I find rest, peace, the presence of the LORD and a place of worship.  There, I am always […]

Working Hard to Get to the Weekend

Working Hard to Get to the Weekend

  Hebrews 4:11 Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. Work to enter into rest. It seems as though there is a contradiction in saying work to enter into rest. Working hard every day striving to get to the weekend so that you […]

There is Nothing God Can’t Handle!

There is Nothing God Can’t Handle!

I Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. (Continuation from the title: “Kick-Start the Joy Process”) Paul continued with number 17 of the 22 commands and admonitions to the brethren at Thessalonica.  17.) Pray always about all things. Unfortunately, […]

Evil for Evil or Vindication, Which is It?

Evil for Evil or Vindication, Which is It?

I Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. Paul was relentless with the list of 22 commands and admonitions.  He wanted the brethren at Thessalonica to understand that there is a lifestyle that pleases God, which does not include […]

Seek Peace and Salvation

Seek Peace and Salvation

    I Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. Paul continued his outline of 22 commands and admonitions for the brethren. (Continuation from the title: “Authority, Service, and Honor”) 9.) Be at peace among yourselves. For the brethren, […]