Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. Prov 3:5-6 The word Appreciation (with a capital A) comes to mind today. The challenge is how to express the meaning of Appreciation with IMPACT!!! So let’s revisit […]

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All things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His design and purpose. Rom 8:28 A word is a word, is a word… Or is it? If I share the word “arithmetic,” for example, the math-bent folks are more likely to lean forward and pay attention while some […]

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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes to pass it is a tree of life. Prov13:12 Many of us have read about Pandora’s Box. In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman on earth. Her lot in life (per Zeus) was to be the steward of a certain box. After receiving […]

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“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” Eph 6:13 An inspiring story is told by Henry Ward Beecher, who as a boy, had a teacher named Mr. Moody.  During a […]

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Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of [things] in heaven, and [things] in earth, and [things] under the earth; And [that] every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ [is] Lord, to the glory of […]

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Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these other things shall be added unto you. Matt 6:33 Discussing global funds, bond markets, aggressive annuities and Roth IRA’s is not Cynthia’s or my strong suit. That said, in order to build our finances, we find it necessary to participate in the […]

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For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. Phil 2:13 Romans 8:28 is the scripture my wife Cynthia and I have relied upon since we were married almost twenty-five years ago. It says, “All things work together for good for those who love God and […]

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This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. Ps 118:24 There is a painful connotation that comes with the idea of getting a ticket involving our automobile. If we choose to speed, drive under the Influence, drive and use a cell phone, violate a rule of the […]

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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13 If we believe God answers fervent prayers, then it’s not a stretch to believe He’ll answer serious questions too. Here is one I asked Him recently: Heavenly Father, what is influence? In His infinite wisdom, His response I believe I received went as […]

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But so many people were coming and going that Jesus and the apostles did not even have a chance to eat. Then Jesus said, “Let’s go to a place where we can be alone and get some rest.” Mark 6:31 (CEV) It seems easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of life. When outside […]

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