children, faith, Jesus

Childlike Faith

Life always brings challenges. And that is a good thing. Right? Hopefully, challenges will turn our face upward to the One who can help us. In earlier years, I had no problem going to God right away when I had a problem. I spent little time worrying about the future and who would pay for college tuition or which job we should …

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enemies, praise, tabernacle

Psalm 27:1-6

The Lord is my light and my salvation–Whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life-Of whom shall I be afraid?When evil men advance against meto devour my fleshwhen my enemies and my foesattack methey will stumble and fall.Though an army besiege me,my heart will not fear;though war break out against meeven then will I be confident. One …

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evangelism

To Know the Greatest Love Story

So do not be ashamed to testify about the Lord. 2 Timothy 1:8 Yet, I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed. 2 Timothy 1:12b It seems each week brings a new theme in my heart. This week it is evangelism. Maybe you can relate to my prayer today. He is faithful to answer our prayers and give …

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faith, gifts, Paul, Timothy

Stir it Up!!

“I have been reminded of your sincere faith… for this reason I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.” 2 Tim. 1:6 Paul was writing a second letter to Timothy. It was a letter of encouragement. Timothy was struggling with his faith, probably questioning everything he had …

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A Knock-Out Punch

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18). As a writer, I spend a lot of time in my head. Sometimes that is not a good thing because my mind is often the ring of a prize fight. Though many of my thoughts are good and revolve …

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