“Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.” (Exodus 20:20) Moses said this to the Israelites after receiving the Ten Commandments. The people had seen Mount Sinai smoking, heard trumpets and…
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Freedom
I wanted to repeat this article from 14 years ago. It is even more appropriate today. I saw a quote from a friend recently that got my attention and thought I’d write about it for this Independence Day week. He was talking about all the things we associate with the…
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We Win!
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7) I wrote about “worry” last October but got a different thought about it recently. We all worry…
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The Promises of God
It is said that there are between 3000 and 8000 promises in the Bible. Here are ten that will encourage you. Eternal Life – (John 2:25) “And this is the promise that He has promised us—eternal life.” You’re never alone – (Matthew 28:20) “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the…
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Pleasing To God?
Something I pray many times is this: “Lord today, may everything I think, say, do, feel and show be pleasing to You.” It reminds me that I can please or displease God during my day with my words, thoughts and actions. Once, I was at a red light and it…