Freedom

It is absolutely clear that God has called you to a free life. Just make sure that you don't use this freedom as an excuse to do whatever you want to do and destroy your freedom. Rather, use your freedom to serve one another in love; that's how freedom grows....

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Patience

Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12 (NLT) I hung up the phone with an unsettled feeling rolling around in my stomach. Things were not...

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Fire!

Anyone who builds on that foundation may use a variety of materials—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw. But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. The fire will show if a person's work has any value. If the work survives,...

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Traveling Mercies

You see me when I travel  and when I rest at home.  You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say  even before I say it, Lord. You go before me and follow me.  You place your hand of blessing on my head. Psalm 139:3-5 (NLT) I love visiting family but...

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Exclamation Point

He makes me lie down in green pastures,    he leads me beside quiet waters,    he restores my soul.    He guides me in paths of righteousness    for his name's sake.    Psalm 23:2-3 (NIV) I like to listen to talk radio while driving but I clicked the radio off after a...

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Graduation Day

"The master was full of praise. 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let's celebrate together! Matthew 25:21 (NLT)) As we lay side by side in the bottom bunk...

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