Obedience

Fireworks

A Call to Prayer First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.  This is good and acceptable in the sight [...]

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Sunset

“Troubled times” can have many different meanings as there are so many ways for us to be troubled.  Here are a few verses to hang on to, draw strength from, and lead us to our help in the Lord! My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.  Psalm 121:2 For all who [...]

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I have an acquaintance who doesn’t seem to receive much joy from his faith.  To watch his unhappiness truly distresses me.  I see a defensive and confused soul.  I don’t want to judge him; merely understand his situation objectively, and see if there might be some way for me to help him.  His life might [...]

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Broken chains

Understanding God’s grace may take me a lifetime, but I am so thankful He wants to reveal it to me more everyday!  You see, grace was given to me at salvation.  God didn’t give me what I deserved, which was death and hell, but He gave me the gift of eternal life.  As awesome as [...]

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Tulips

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”  Matthew 5:7 Mercy is pure mystery.  If grace is the place where God’s love and justice meet, then mercy is the medium that transforms our lives into offerings pleasing to the Father.  He is the Master Artist, our Father God… and with mercy, He molds [...]

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cherry blossoms

Have you ever been in the place where you were not quite really sick, but also not quite well?  I have been in this state for several months now, and frankly, the novelty of it is past.  I am sick and tired of being sick and tired!  I feel as if I am a strong [...]

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