Just Persevere

“You have heard of the perseverance of Job.” James 5:11 NIV “Perseverance is your refusal to accept things the way they are as being permanent.” My thoughts today encourage you to, “just persevere.” Whoever was less complaining than Job? Brian Zahnd has recently written a book, “What To Do on […]

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Handling Truth

“Present yourself to God as one . . who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 NIV “Never try to adjust the truth to your life; adjust your life to the truth.” My thoughts today are about “handling truth.” In the 1992 movie, “A Few Good Men,” Jack […]

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The Power of One Voice

“Many believed in Jesus because of (her) testimony.” John 4:39 NIV “One voice can make a difference, if it has the power of personal conviction.” My thoughts today are about “the power of one voice.” It is easy to question if one voice can make any difference, but history has […]

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Dressed for Battle

“Take up the whole armor of God . . be able to withstand.” Ephesians 6:13 NKJV “Life is a battlefield where good and evil struggle for hearts and souls.” My thoughts today are about “dressed for battle.” When I see our soldiers in Iraq on the evening news, it is […]

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Bright and Shining

“Let your light shine before men.” Matthew 5:16 NIV “The smallest of things that diminish your reflection of Jesus dims the light that is within you.” My thoughts today are about “bright and shining.” Ever noticed how some people stand out in a crowd, even without trying to do so?  […]

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