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Prosperity and Adversity

“In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider: Surely God has appointed the one as well as the other.” Ecclesiastes 7:14 NKJV. My thoughts and comments today are about, “prosperity and adversity.” “If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster, And treat those two […]

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Spiritual Practices

“The Father has blessed us . . with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 NIV. Essential spiritual practices necessitate leisure and solitude. My thoughts and comments today are about “spiritual practices.” Days can be busy and noisy, leaving you over-stimulated and weary. Everything seems rushed and everyone hurried. All […]

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Wise Benevolence

“Cast your bread upon the waters.” Ecclesiastes 11:1 NKJV. God directs the affairs of men with wise benevolence. My thoughts and comments today are about “wise benevolence.” Theologians of a previous era wrote often of the providence of God, describing it as, “The care and character of Almighty God who […]

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The Sacred Quest

“Your Father knows the things you need before you ask Him.” Matthew 6:8 NKJV. Spiritual attainment requires serious intention. My thoughts and comments today are about “the sacred quest.” A meaningful Christian life is not found by curious or casual inquiry. Any serious pursuit of God requires sincerity and priority. […]

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Security

“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 NIV. The great lie is that security can be found in something other than God. God designed and created you to be absolutely secure. God placed Adam and Eve in Eden, a perfect garden. There they […]

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