death, eternal life, faith, heaven

Something Better

“I will see you again.” Our eyes met with determination. We looked at one another with solemn faces and definite nods that helped muster our faith and our confidence. This was not a forever goodbye. These were the last words I spoke to my dying sister. Our embrace had been one I didn’t want to let go. We had cried …

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prayer, Psalms

Praying the Psalms

(June 1, 2011 re-run) Today, as I read this Psalm, I knew this was a prayer that went beyond my human petitions. This prayer contains the weight of eternity. I’ve added my own words in italics. Care to pray with me? Oh Lord, Your statutes are WONDERFUL;therefore I obey them.the unfolding of your words givesLIGHT;it gives understanding to the simple. …

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battle, light, praise and worship

Keep my Lamp Burning

Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall. As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is Flawless. He is a shield For all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the …

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Clear Road Sign

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess His name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others for with such sacrifices God is pleased (Hebrews 13:15). I read this scripture before turning the light off last night, and  I made a mental note to revisit it …

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