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Don’t Give Up
Have you ever felt like giving up? If we are honest with ourselves we are all guilty of feeling this way at one time or another. Maybe you gave up on a task you felt was too hard. Or, maybe you gave up on a person you felt had let you down. No matter the situation,...
Never Alone
Do you enjoy your alone time? Grabbing a cup of coffee in the quietness of the early morning and enjoying the stillness before it gets hectic? It seems we rarely get to be still long enough to even read a good book. But what about feeling alone? The quietness of...
Hello-o-o
The hotel reserved for us at the very end of our tour of Ireland added the final layer to our vacation cake and iced it perfectly. We felt a bit like the Clampets traipsing into such 5-star luxury. (Jethro and Ellie Mae of course! Not Jed and Granny. Just so we’re...
A Road Unexpected
There's an old song that says: "this world is not my home, I'm just a travelin' through..." What a journey this road called life can be! Aren't you glad when the way of life is a smooth ride? One without bumps, tight curves, long detours, and sudden dead ends? We pray...
Friends
Leonard Sweet has a book titled simply 11. It is a challenge for men to surround themselves with other men who will encourage, teach, and correct them as they seek to become more like Jesus. I believe this is a tremendous model for men and women alike. So this week I...
Nothing but Leaves
I am praising the Lord for the salvation of my brother Jud Kelley. I was surprised by his recent profession of faith because I watched him get baptized in our Papa’s pond when we were children. He recently realized that what he engaged in earlier in life was not a...
With God All Things Are Possible
Mark 9:23 “If you can?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” We had the opportunity this weekend to work in Florida. The area was beautiful and full of beautiful people. The part of our job we love most is meeting people we might not have...
Be Prepared
I still have nightmares about my time in college. It’s typically the same nightmare over and over. It goes something like this. I show up to a class and realize it’s the day of a final exam, and I haven’t been to a single class all semester! In order to graduate on...
Today is the Day
The soft pleading of the chorus of a dear old hymn gently entreats us: Time and time again, scripture advocates that we give our burdens to Jesus, finding rest in His arms. A few examples are found in Matthew 11:28-29, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 41:12,...
Peace Takes the Place of Worry
“And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 Not too long ago, in my morning Bible study and prayer time, I was reminded of a very powerful truth. You see, I had been concerned and...
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