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These things happened as a warning to us, so that we would not crave evil things as [the Israelites] did, or worship idols as some of them did. As the Scriptures say, “The people celebrated with feasting and drinking, and they indulged in pagan revelry.” And we must not engage in sexual immorality as some…

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)   Dear brothers and sisters, when…

Don’t be misled – you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. Galatians 6:7-8 (NLT)…

God’s readiness to give and forgive is now public. Salvation’s available for everyone! We’re being shown how to turn our backs on a godless, indulgent life, and how to take on a God-filled, God-honoring life. This new life is starting right now. Titus 2:11-12 (MSG)   I don’t often find myself in Titus.   I…

  Kind words are like honey – sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Proverbs 16:24 (NLT)   I’ve just returned from the land of kind politeness.   This isn’t Downton Abbey polite. I’m talking about sincere, how-can-I-help-you Southern kindness. In Houston I was called ma’am as in “yes ma’am” and “no ma’am”.…

I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace. Ephesians 3:7 (NLT)   The preacher called her selfish.   Jolayne requested a Biblical funeral. No life story. No funny anecdotes. Just the preacher’s godly words which seems the opposite of selfish.   But it was. Jolayne selfishly wanted every person attending…

Thank you for your prayers. My surgery went better than anticipated. I was home an hour earlier than expected. I got my 2 for 1 so now on to recovery. Ice and elevation are my friends right now. I’m learning to do things left handed, like typing very slowly, probably against doctors orders. Will be…

Prayers please. I have minor hand surgery Tues morning. I am hoping for a 2 for 1 in that they’re going to primarily remove a small bone that has spurs and causes pain, but hoping to also fix carpal tunnel on the same hand. One surgery, one recovery. 2 for 1. I should be home…

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 (NIV)   I pose the question again. What is faith and why does it matter?   Have you given these questions…

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)   What is faith and why does it matter?   I’m preparing for a confirmation lesson entitled What is Faith and Does It…