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He Leads Me in Paths of Righteousness

He Leads Me in Paths of Righteousness
“Time to come in!” When mom called, it was amazing how many things I found that needed to be done before heading in; one last swing, five more minutes of play, watching the lizards or bunnies a little longer. But I was being beckoned for my good, not to ruin my fun. Delay may have…
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Blessed are the Peacemakers

Blessed are the Peacemakers
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 The word peace brings many things to mind – a tranquil place, a cease-fire, even a state of mind. We seek all of those with fleeting success. But God offers a deeper peace. Shalom, the Hebrew word we translate peace, shares a…
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The Gift of Work: In His Image

The Gift of Work: In His Image
How do you feel about your work? Do you love what you do or do you consider it a part of the curse to survive? If we look at the first mention of work in the Bible, you may be surprised – and encouraged. The first use of work, melakah, occurs all the way back…
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My Redeemer Lives

My Redeemer Lives
I know that my Redeemer lives. Job 19:25 Hallelujah! We celebrate the empty tomb and the resurrection of Jesus who paid for our sins. The popular song with those words is sung as a hymn of victory over death. It’s a joyous time. The passage those lyrics come from may surprise you. It wasn’t at a…
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