Independent – Free from outside control; not depending on another’s authority. Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence. As we celebrate Independence Day, let us think about what it means to be independent. During the Revolutionary War, on July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence,…
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Testing
“But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold.” (Job 23:10) Years ago, I was in a singing group and one of the songs we sang was, “I’m Yours Lord” by the Gaither Vocal Band. The chorus went like this:…
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Can You Hear?
“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. “ (2 Chronicles 16:9) Do you ever feel like you’re all alone, lost and can’t find your way? Hey, we’ve all felt that way but there are…
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Perspective
Joni Erickson Tada had this to say about perspective: “Perspective is everything when you are experiencing the challenges of life.” Joni has been in a wheelchair from a paralyzing diving accident since she was 17 but has not let that stop her. She is an international Christian author, speaker and…
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Submit and Resist
Picture this: It’s early morning and you have continued your walk on the Path of Life. From the side of the path, out jumps the devil blocking your way. (You know it’s gonna happen.) He says, “Hey, I have something over here that I know you’ll be interested in, come…