I‘ve struggled for years with Matthew 6:13, “And lead us not into temptation”. I remember James 1:13 which says, “When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;” I thought, if God doesn’t lead us into temptation,…
Thankful
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Thank You God!
During my morning devotion time with God recently, I was thanking Him and then a familiar verse came to my mind: 2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then…
What’s Next?
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10) Well, we’re facing a new year. What will this year hold for us? What does God have planned for us? He does have your plan ready,…
God's will
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Chosen
Chosen (Adjective) – Having been selected as the best or most appropriate. Chosen. This word came to me recently while driving home from Charlottesville, (a revelation from the road). I heard something in a song which started the ideas coming. Then different parts and applications relating to Christmas began to…
Nature of God
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Be Well Rooted – A Lesson From Nature
There is a maple tree next to my driveway. It’s beautiful in the Spring and Summer, providing ample shade for my vehicle. But in the Fall, I dare not park under it for the many dead or dying leaves that loose from the branches would pile up on my car….