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" For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT)

August 13

TODAY IS… a great day to teach what you don’t know. “The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.”  Philippians 4:9 NASB How … Continue reading

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August 12

TODAY IS… the day to trust God in our suffering. “Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.”  1 Peter 4:19 NASB God does … Continue reading

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August 11

TODAY IS… the ideal day for reminding ourselves of our own imperfections. “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating … Continue reading

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August 10

TODAY IS… a superb day to notice that we are noticed. “O Lord, what are human beings that You should notice them, mere mortals that You should think about them?”  Psalm 144:3 NLT Who are we that God should care … Continue reading

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August 9

TODAY IS… an excellent day to seek common ground. “When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone doing … Continue reading

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August 8

TODAY IS… a good day to understand that a person’s wealth is not a sign of God’s approval. “Yet they succeed in everything they do. They do not see Your punishment awaiting them. They sneer at all their enemies.”  Psalm … Continue reading

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Letters to Heaven: The Last Prison Letter, Mom

(Author’s Note: This article was originally posted in The Oakdale Chronicles on April 25, 2014 while I was still incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Oakdale, Louisiana) Dear Mom, It has been some time since I last wrote you. … Continue reading

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In Search of Significance

(Author’s Note: This article was originally posted in The Oakdale Chronicles on February 23, 2013 while I was still incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Oakdale, Louisiana) While there have certainly been very significant moments throughout my life, one … Continue reading

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A Belated Toast to Freedom

(Author’s Note: This article was originally posted in The Oakdale Chronicles on July 2, 2013 while I was still incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Oakdale, Louisiana, and although it is a couple of weeks late as an article, … Continue reading

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With Eyes Wide Open

(Author’s Note: This article was originally posted in The Oakdale Chronicles on August 24, 2013 while I was still incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Oakdale, Louisiana) “Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of … Continue reading

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