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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Where is your mind?

What you think on is so important. Have you taken inventory lately? Where are your thoughts during the day? “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.” Romans...
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Do as you have said

The Bible has many promises, and most are for us. Do we claim what God has promised us? We need to receive them by faith.    “Now, O Lord God, the word which You have spoken concerning Your servant and concerning his house, establish it forever and do as You have said.”...
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A guard

When I was in college, my father was given orders to go to Greece. He was to take the job of a Navy Captain that was killed by a terrioist. He had guards that watched over his house and family day and night. It was unsettling at times. We also...
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Shine your light on me

“Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.” Psalm 4:6 The Lord desires to glorify himself through you. He aims to make you shine. However, we often buy into what the world says about us. We are a mess, worthless and not able to accomplish anything. God sees...
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Being put through the wringer

My friend’s washing machine broke recently, and she pulled out the old washtub and wringer. Her first load of laundry took hours to do, the time she did not have. What was the Lord doing, I wondered. Was He putting her through the wringer? Everything God does has a purpose....
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