Behind the Scenes

For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God's power. 1 Corinthians 4:20 (NLT) Images of candidates crisscrossing this nation and the world filled the television screen last week. I am thankful to be an American citizen with all of its rights...

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Encouragers

My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that what you are experiencing is truly part of God's grace for you. Stand firm in this grace. 1 Peter 5:12b (NLT) Liz Curtis Higgs writes in her devotional Rise and Shine, "As encouragers, we're called to...

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Be Careful Little Mouth

For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.   2 Corinthians 1:20-22...

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Deep, Sunless Valley

Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 (Amplified Bible) Today is the private funeral for Tony Snow....

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Ebullient

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV) ebullient \ih-BUL-yuhnt\, adjective: overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited. This is my word to answer the question posed on Fox News to...

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Hot and Tired

So he stayed for two days, long enough for many more to hear his message and believe. Then they said to the woman, "Now we believe, not just because of what you told us, but because we have heard him ourselves. Now we know that he is indeed the Savior of the world....

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