When things don’t go right

When things don’t go right In the middle of working on the house we purchased, a board went through the window. There are going to be days when things don’t go right. You need to be prepared to keep your focus on the Lord. Don’t complain or grumble, but praise...
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Changing gears

Changing gears is one of the basics of driving. You change through the gears as the speed of the car increases. The gears determine the amount of power available from the engine. God wants to take you from first gear to fifth gear. Unfortunately, many stay in first gear and...
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Unforeseen threats

When there is a threat, who do you turn to?   As my daughter and I were working on fixing a house, a man came onto the property with a large butcher knife. He looked at us and continued on his way. We have nothing to fear; the Lord watches over...
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Building up

There are things in our life that tear us down at times. The Bible says in the last days; there will be scoffers who come against Jesus and His people, and we need to build ourselves up, “But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith...
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Heart of Gold

Are we getting caught up in the things of this world? “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:12 Having possessions is not a sin in itself. When you put these things before the Lord, it leads you astray. The enemy can...
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Who do you fear?

As I pondered this question this morning, my first response was nothing. God has not given me a spirit of fear (2 Tim 1:7). Then, as I meditated more and more on the question, I realized that I fear not remaining faithful. In the last days, even the elect will...
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Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel?

Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel? At times we go through life when everything seems to go wrong. We may even question our faith during difficult times. But the important thing to remember is keeping our eye on the goal. And what is the goal? If we...
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Satisfaction

Satisfaction We all seek to feel good. Many go on shopping sprees to try and find satisfaction.  But there will come a day when there will be nothing to buy. ‘They will throw their silver into the streets, And their gold will be like refuse; Their silver and their gold...
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You are my portion

“You are my portion, O LORD; I have said that I would keep your words” Psalm 119:57 During the Vietnam war, my family had to portion out food to make ends meet. Mom often would say, let’s play a game and see who can find the most change in the...
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Next

This year has started off with some major changes. I ponder with some apprehension what new thing the Lord is doing. When uncertain about what God has in store for you, listen, obey and do the next thing God is directing you to do. “For this commandment which I command...
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