Laziness is spoken against very harshly in the Bible. We all move at different speeds, and I am moving slower these days, so where is the line between resting and sloth? Rest is a gift God gives us so we can recharge and continue the work He has for us. Rest is so important that…
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Praying not Saying
“It is one thing to say your prayers and another thing to pray.” I’m not sure where that saying comes from, but I like the reminder. Am I going through the motions? Or am I talking to my loving Father? Jesus gave us a model for prayer that we’ve looked at the last few weeks.…
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A Harvest of Joy
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Psalm 126:5 This passage has been used to teach that there is joy in the midst of grief or that those who have had a hard life will ultimately find joy in the end. Okay, but I’d like to consider another perspective as well. This poetic…
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Old Age, Part 3: God’s Promise
Though long life is a blessing and has an important purpose, it also is filled with loss and hardship. God’s promise is an encouragement, a very real hope, to see us through. Here are three that are repeated throughout scripture. He is with us. While we continue on in the purpose He’s given, He is…
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