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New Heaven & New Earth: Restoration of Awesomeness!
With darkness closing in all around us, everywhere in the world (just check the news, if you can stand it), it’s hard not to think we are in the end times. Having said that, though, I’m confident there have been … Continue reading
Honoring Those Who Have Served
God bless all of you who have served to preserve the freedom we all enjoy in this great nation, and God bless America. I especially would like to honor my father-in-law and friend, David J. Little, USN (Ret). Thank you … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Uncategorized
Tagged God bless America, Honoring veterans, Veteran's Day
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Sun and Moon, Son and Us
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 (NIV) “You are the light of the world. … Continue reading
Easier Said Than Done, Two Days Before the Election
After my last blog post, one of my three readers said that it sounded nice to hold onto faith over fear, but that it’s easier said than done. I couldn’t agree more! So how do you do it? You ask … Continue reading
Faith and Fear – Walking on Waves
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Faith, Miracles
Tagged Apostle Peter, Faith and fear, Fear, God's power, Jesus helps us, Walking on water
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Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant!
At one point, Jesus told His disciples a story that has come to be known as the Parable of the Bags of Gold. This story is captured in Matthew chapter 25, and I’ve pasted at the bottom of this post … Continue reading
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Tagged Good and faithful servant, Parable of the Bags of Gold, Serving God, Well done
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Hope as an Anchor for My Soul
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of … Continue reading
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Tagged Firm foundation of faith, Hebrews, Hope, Hope as an anchor for the soul
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Contending with Evil
Over the last week, I have stood toe-to-toe with evil, like two fighters in an MMA cage. For anyone who does not believe that evil roams free over this planet, let me pass along the Apostle Peter’s warning: Be alert … Continue reading
Dwell in the House of the Lord
Back to the 23rd Psalm, to finish out with the last verse: Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6 (NIV) … Continue reading
Overcoming Hatred and Violence with Forgiveness and Reconciliation
I generally try to make a blog post about once a week. So when I posted last night, I figured I was done for the week. However, during my hike this morning before church, while listening to the Daily Audio … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Faith
Tagged Break the cycle of violence, Forgiveness, Lasting and meaningful change, Reconciliation
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