tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91646407321883307862011-07-31T05:18:14.191-05:00Working out the details...Shillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01531576983083099709noreply@blogger.comBlogger691100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164640732188330786.post-9870158896035052052011-07-27T10:09:00.000-05:002011-07-27T10:09:55.719-05:00

Over the last year, I have found myself questioning a great deal of what I have come to think about salvation, sanctification, and the role of the Christian in that process. I am coming to believe it is indeed a process and not just an act or event. Like many others before me, I have grown tired of feeling guilty for my sin, confessing it to God, praising Him for forgiveness, practicing

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Found something cool in my Bible reading for Today. I had seen it some time ago and wondered about it...(but then forgot completely until today.) Now, it's back on my radar and this time something triggered a crossed wire in my brain. I seemed to recall a conversation I eavesdropped shared by some of my nerdier cohorts about the nature of Matter. I looked it up, and apparently there is a

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“The fact that we are here today to debate raising America’s debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. Leadership means that “the buck stops here.” Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better. I therefore intend to oppose the effort to increase

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Today is Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 according to the accepted "western" calendar. This day does not hold any real significance to me or anyone close to me that I am aware of at the moment. That is to say, that today might be exactly the kind of day where the unexpected happens and all of us are caught unprepared. What do I mean? Well, some friends of mine have been casually talking about

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Married Fathers: America’s Greatest Weapon Against Child Poverty Published on June 16, 2010 by Robert Rector "The mainstream media, liberal politicians, activists, and academia bewail child poverty in the U.S. But in these ritual lamentations, one key fact remains hidden: The principal cause of child poverty in the U.S. is the absence of married fathers in the home.  According to the U.S

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You have no doubt heard how President Obama wants to “fundamentally change” our country. From his campaign speeches of 2008 to his ongoing “Goodwill” tours abroad he offers apologies for American arrogance, promises to change the American image and economic system, and unvarnished condemnation for our capitalistic greed. While arrogance and greed are indeed a problem for many in the US, I think

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One dictionary defines the word devotion as, "ardent, often selfless affection and dedication, as to a person or principle."  Another affiliates the word with Love. I have used the word for over a year now to define the whole of my theological position.  If we truly believe that Yeshua is the messiah (and He IS), then we have been called to live our lives for God.  But, there is a problem. How

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I realized this several weeks ago but I didn't do anything about it then.I don't really know how old you boys will be when you finally begin reading this journal. I have given it a little thought, but not enough, and until now I have been restraining some of my comments as a kind of self-censorship due to the fact that you are still very young.I want this journal to be relevant to you. I want

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"I cried out, 'I am Slipping!' but your unfailing love O Lord supported me. When doubts filled my mind your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer."~ Psalm 94:18-19All we have to do is call for help...

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"I do."Those simple words are taken for granted these days. So few people keep the promises they make and often "family" is treated like a burden instead of a privilege.I am already neck deep in the stresses and trouble of my work day, but I just wanted to take a moment to write down how much I love you. I have taken more time lately to review my life and the decisions I have made...and I have

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"'With what shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?' He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you

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Working hard to do the right thing can help keep you out of bigger trouble...but it is a dead end by itself.Striving to be a better person is noble...but it is not Salvation.Anything mankind is capable of doing...is also capable of his undoing.Ever get to the point where you feel like you just couldn't fail any worse then you already have...and then you make it a lot worse? I have.I think it's

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I have long been a listener and fan of John MacArthur's Bible teaching. I listen to him on Bott Radio Network several times a week.Last week I caught part of a sermon on forgiveness and confession of sins. Like many other believers, I have lived with unconfessed sin for years. I thought all along that I could make up my mind to do better, ask God for His forgiveness, and then go on about my life

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I just finished Dave Ramsey's book "Financial Peace". Sadly, Laura and I have learned a lot of these stewardship lessons the hard way.As I write this, Ethan is 9 1/2 and Isaac is turning 7. You boys have not been given much instruction on the wise use of money. That is about to change.I highly recommend this book to anyone that might be reading this post. There are VERY valuable and simple

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"Trust in the LORD with All Your Heart. My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Trust in the LORD with

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"The Lord is my Shepherd..." (That's Relationship!)"...I shall not want..." (That's Supply!)"...He maketh me to lie down in green pastures..." (That's Refreshment!)"...He restoreth my soul..." (That's Healing!)"...He leadeth me in paths of righteousness..." (That's Guidance!)"...For His name sake..." (That's Purpose!)"...Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death..." (That's

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"God has called us to be holy, not to live impure lives. Anyone who refuses to live by these rules is not disobeying human rules but is rejecting God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you."~ 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8I will touch on this again in more depth time and time again. It is so important and I honestly struggle with it daily. It's good for you to know I struggle too.Living a pure life is

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For my beautiful Wife..."Two leaves drifting in a streamBrought together long ago.Varied in their shades of green,What holds their ruffled edges so?When one was sent upon its wayIt had no mind of what would come.No formal greeting; a normal dayWhen these two leaves would sail as one.The two were not the same and yetThey learned to love the way they were.Entwined they drift upon the wetAnd travel

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Today is a big day for my oldest son. You may not know why yet, Ethan, but I feel strongly that the time has come for me to share some wisdom with you that may change the way you think for the rest of your life. Presently, you are 9-1/2 years old and while your mother and I have always sought to answer your questions honestly and directly it is a delicate line to walk – we want to prepare you

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“Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge. I said to the LORD, "You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing."As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight.The sorrows of those will increase who run after other gods. I will not pour out their libations of blood or take up their names on my lips.LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my

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I am starting a prayer journal.These prayers will be from my heart and written only after I have spent time reading God's Word.Today, things will be different because God has an open invitation to change them.I am yours. 100%"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."~ Galatians 6:9

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"Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and man."~ Proverbs 3:3-4I want favor in the sight of God. There is a connection between kindness and truth.If kindness and truth leave me it is because I let them go. This verse has the sound of a command, or at least an

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“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.”~ 2 Corinthians 1:3,4I heard a wise believer once say; “God is either using you now - or preparing to use you. Those are your only two conditions.” I

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"My son, If you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God."~ Proverbs 2:1-5I like this passage. I'm

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The following is taken from an online pamphlet found here…http://www.christianity.co.nz/forgive1.htmI am thankful for the help of anonymous contributors.~Shill-----------------------------------------------------“Forgiveness is not forgettingIn the New Testament, in speaking of his ambitions in life, Paul says, "I forget what is behind, and I struggle for what is ahead...so that I can win the

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"...Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you."~ Joshua 3:5bGod has an amazing story to tell. He wants your life to be a story of redemption that illustrates His grace in a completely unique way.Gear up.

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Today, I just wanted to let you boys know how much I love your mother.It is difficult to explain the complexities that define the relationship between a husband and wife. We are two imperfect people. While that makes relating hard enough, our strengths and weaknesses usually do not conveniently align or overlap. We are often weak in the same areas and do not always compliment each other very

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By the time I was in college I had developed a deeply seated fear.My grades were above average but not spectacular. I stood out in my classes and my professors knew me by name, but I was never the top student. Each semester I would pour myself into a particular project or assignment and often I got a lot of attention for my effort - but I could never distinguish my work, and my performance was

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"The mighty man will become tinderand his work a spark;both will burn together,with no one to quench the fire."~ Isaiah 1:31This verse is like a hand grenade. Small enough to easily hold in your hand.Powerful enough to blow your world apart.Read it again. Did you see that it was man's work that burned him up?What are you doing?

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A psalm of David."...You are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. To the LORD I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill. (Selah) I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me. ...From the LORD comes deliverance."~ Psalm 3:3-5, 8aIt does not matter where we are or what we have done...our account deserves recompense.God's Grace is

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"My voice came to God, and I cried: My voice came to God, and he heard me. I sought the Lord in the day of my trouble: my hand was stretched out in the night, and remitted not my soul refused to be comforted. I will remember God, and will be troubled: I will meditate, and my spirit will be overwhelmed with sorrow."~ Psalm 77:1-3This is hard.

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"For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead. He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again."~ II Cor. 1:8b-10Sometimes, there is no easy way

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"Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD?Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and presumption is as iniquity and idolatry.Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has also rejected you from being king."~ 1 Samuel 15: 22 & 23 The context of that

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The Book of Isaiah ~ chapter 48"Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are named Israel And who came forth from the loins of Judah, Who swear by the name of the LORD And invoke the God of Israel, But not in truth nor in righteousness. "For they call themselves after the holy city And lean on the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is His name. "I declared

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"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.'"~John 14:6I have a few questions that every sober-minded Christian should try to resolve for themselves. The world is asking them...and we need to know the answers.How do we know that God exists?How do we know that the God of the Bible is the "correct" Deity.Is the Bible the Word of God to

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"See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ."~ Colossians 2:8 Awesome Link!CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS AND RESEARCH MINISTRYCopyright Matthew J. Slick, 1995 - 2008"In order for truth to be defined properly, it would have to be a factually and

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In all of recorded history there has never been a more hotly debated text than the Judeo-Christian Bible. Thousands of complaints concerning doctrinal contradictions, translation mistakes, prophecy written after-the-fact, and even mundane historical inaccuracies have been proposed by those who do not believe that the Bible is the inerrant Word of the only true God.I believe that is actually a

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C.S. Lewis, a well-known Christian apologist and author from decades past wrote a book explaining why "bad" things happen to "good" people. Here are some noteworthy quotes from the monumental Christian text, "The Problem of Pain"."Love is something more stern and splendid than mere kindness.""Love may forgive all infirmities and love still in spite of them: but Love cannot cease to will their

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There has been much said in the media lately concerning the economy and government bail-outs for the mortgage and banking industries. While the United States has been grossly leveraged since Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration...a fundamental shift has occurred this week.The chief bastion of democracy is bankrupt and hemorrhaging money - but the government has taken action this week to

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Bias in the Media.So, Let's talk about this "Fairness Doctrine" the Liberals are so fond of...

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During the DNC convention the anti-war protesters held daily demonstrations to express their views. The media was happy to report that these demonstrations were mostly peaceful and an exciting illustration of how our Freedom of Speech can work. I would not vouch for the accuracy of their message. I wasn't there.In contrast, let's take a look at what the media is reporting concerning the anti-war

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Ravi Zacharias answers this question. Follow the link and take a listen.Why the Bible?I hope he doesn't mind the plug. I love Ravi.

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It's been a while since I posted anything and with my current work schedule I may be a bit more sporadic until February.I have been talking for years now about the state of our culture and it's trend toward debauchery.Apparently, this trend has been picked up by some in the secular media. I don't expect many to do anything about it.Please read the article linked below.Ta Da...When I start

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Today, my wife and I are celebrating 14 years of marriage. It is funny how fast 14 years went by. We dated four years before we married and so that brings us to 18 years together. Wow!We had been married for 5 years when God blessed us with our first son. Our second man-child came almost 3 years later. This explains some of the blurry time-lapse. When you have kids, life becomes a whirlwind. You

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''For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,'' declares the Lord. ''As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."~ Isaiah 55:8 & 9Those are Galaxies...not stars.

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This life is a journey......travel light."For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."~ Matthew 11:30

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Good morning!I had lunch with a friend Thursday. I was spiritually agitated and I think he knew it. Here is why...I choose to acknowledge that Yeshua the Christ is God, and I am not."Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever."~ Daniel 12:3How can I contribute to the Kingdom of God without

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"My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."~ Colossians 2:2-3

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Recently, while in the car on an errand, I heard a woman say something on the radio that stopped my train of thought cold. The subject was "Faith" and the radio station was NPR."I do not have any answers, but I have a lot of questions. Those questions have helped define my life so much better than answers would have". (A rough paraphrase)Hmm.I took a moment to do a quick spot check of my own

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My mind feels dull and hard to focus.Why must I fly this eccentric orbit?Can a broken spirit be hewn from surplus?What blessings draw such ill report?What is this misfit mechanismthat triggers malcontent alarm?I try so hard to plant my feetwhere reflex won’t uproot them.Most see only mild manner,but my heart hosts a fevered battle.I cannot simplify the matter,and have no saber left to

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Last night I had the privilege of reconnecting with a Christian friend that I have not seen in over a year. The occasion was one of mixed emotions, however. My friend's father (who I had been fishing with, and liked a lot) had just died of cancer. While I was aware that he had been sick the last two years...they had moved away and I let our relationship go quiet. I was not aware of his father's

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"You were taught, with regard to Your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."~ Ephesians 4:22-24I tend to be the kind of guy that beats himself up. Whenever I fail or fall short of some goal I can find

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This fall the United States will elect a new president and he will serve a four-year term. Many new policies will be created and many old policies will be changed. Judges will be seated, and bills will be signed into law. The political, economic, and social climate of this country will change. Electing a new commander-in-chief is no small matter.Ever since Mike Huckabee dropped out of the race

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Today’s field report from the font lines is a series of quotes from prominent thinkers among the ranks of naturalists, uniformitarians, and atheistic scientists.The secular agenda becomes more and more clear with each passing day.Humanity seeks to further distance itself from the notion of a higher authority…almost as if they could WILL God away by denying His existence.It would be humorous if it

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Over the weekend I finished a book by Erwin McManus titled, "The Barbarian Way".This is a small book that I simply can not recommend enough.It was loaned to me after a men's retreat in February and I only just got around to finishing it.Something in me didn't want to read it.Now that I have finally digested it, I understand why the "old man" wanted it shelved for so long.Mr. McManus has

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"There has never been a man that sought a of life of leisure whose name is worth remembering."~ Theodore RooseveltThe Bible tells us we were created to work, and it even tells us how."Man goes forth to his work And to his labor until evening."~ Psalm 104:23"You shall work six days, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during plowing time and harvest you shall rest."~ Exodus 34:21"And

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“…the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.”~ Matthew 13:44–46In my opinion, this is one of my biggest failures as a believer, father, and husband. Here is where I fear you will see the most dramatic disparity between what I profess and how I live.This morning I prayed that God will

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http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/integrityin·teg·ri·ty Function: nounEtymology: Middle English integrite, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French integrité, from Latin integritat-, integritas, from integr-, integer entireDate: 14th century1 : firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility 2 : an unimpaired condition : soundness 3 : the quality or

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"For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse."~ Romans 1:20My wife and I live close to her parents. This has many benefits for our little family and one of these benefits is a semi-regular date night without kids for my

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Found a link on National Geographic's website pertaining to the history behind the Friday the 13th weirdness that contained virtually NOTHING of value.http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/02/0212_040212_friday13_2.htmlI did say "virtually" nothing. There was this one little paragraph that jumped out at me." 'Their beliefs and behavior are likely to be part of a much bigger

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Today, I want to summarize how we should invest our energy and time as men bought with a price.We are not our own. We should not be building kingdoms for ourselves. This is a question I ask myself more and more lately. “Am I doing this for me?”I had a friend in college that liked to discuss complex subjects. We would spend hours discussing everything from music to philosophy to religion. One day,

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This is a letter I wrote to my father today. It was long overdue."June 10, 2008Dad:Wow, it has been way too long since I last spoke to you! I’m hoping this letter finds you well (and some time BEFORE Father’s day). Either way, I will be calling to catch up.The one aspect of adulthood that has surprised me the most is how easy it is to get busy. This is likely the main contributor to the sense

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Today's verse comes from the book of John."Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by My Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him." ~ John 14:211) "Whoever has my commands..." - We all require the knowledge that can be found in the Bible as part of the training we need to negotiate a Christian lifestyle. The Spirit of the

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Lass Fwyday I hab aw fowuh ub muh wiffdom teef un a mowa tagun out.Um ftehwuh not quite white. It huwuhts awot.Moh wader.

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"For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, ''He catches the wise in their own craftiness''; and again, ''The LORD knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.''' ~ 1 Corinthians 3:19-20

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Today, I turn my thoughts to the Nation of Israel as they celebrate 60 years as a restored people in the land of their inheritance. It was on this day, May 14, 1948, that Israel proclaimed independence from the surrounding Arab nations.They have had to fight hard to keep it ever since…“On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram and said, "To your descendants I give this land, from the river

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"Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. You are

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"The LORD looks down from heaven on the sons of mento see if there are any who understand,any who seek God." ~ Psalm 14:2

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By itself, a statement like that might raise an eyebrow, draw a jeering sarcastic comment, or get virtually no response at all. It lacks context and specificity. One might ask, "a believer in what?” or " why should I care?"I say that what a person believes in, frames every value judgment they make. Since every decision from the most mundane to life altering choices is ultimately a value judgment

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