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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)

“It’s Been a Long Road to Damascus”

“For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it..” Galatians 1:13 ESV The name of the movie I was watching the … Continue reading

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From “TODAY IS….A Gift From God”

                                                          January 23 TODAY IS… a good day to see God at work. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God…” Romans 8:28 KJV God has a hand in everything that takes place … Continue reading

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Build A Boat

Originally posted on THE RIVER WALK:
So Noah did everything as the Lord commanded him. (Genesis 7:5) Read: Genesis 3:1-4:26, Matthew 3:7-4:11, Psalm 3:1-8, Proverbs 1:10-19 Relate: “Build a boat.” “But God, I don’t want to move. My family is pretty settled here and the…

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Resolutions

Following are two excerpts from my daily devotional “TODAY IS….A Gift From God”. The first is the entry for December 27, and contains some resolutions that might be helpful to us all. The second is from January 1, which contains … Continue reading

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Move Over! There’s a NEW ‘N’ Word In Town!

Yes, folks,there’s a new ’N’ word in town, and I have to admit I love it. In fact, I love the new ’N’ word even more than I hate the old one. The first word – the one that so … Continue reading

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The Tale of Two Red Cups

I am always behind the curve in what is trending, so I am probably becoming aware of the “Starbucks Red Cup Saga” just as others are moving on to something else that is just as meaningless. That said, the tale … Continue reading

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“The 365 Days of Christmas”

“Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!”  2 Corinthians 9:15 ESV My dear friend, Cary, wrote a beautiful book called “Burning Down the Fireproof Hotel”. She also periodically posts on her blog, which is also called – yes, more … Continue reading

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“At the Intersection of Freedom and Hope”

“Freedom” “For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.” Galatians 5:13 NLT When we have … Continue reading

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Helping Muffins Speak.

Can something as small and seemingly insignificant as a muffin really have a significant impact on a person’s life? For the last several months I have immersed myself in an idea called “The Mission Muffin Co.” with exactly that premise in mind. … Continue reading

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John 14:27-29 (Peace)

Originally posted on THE RIVER WALK:
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Remember what I told you:…

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