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Blessed Are

Blessed Are
If you were described as being blessed, what would come to mind for you? I usually think of having something good happen to me – or at least good in MY mind. Financial gain, a healthy report, and a thriving family can all be varying types of blessing. But there is a word for blessing,…
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Persisting in Gratitude

Persisting in Gratitude
Starting the day in gratitude is still a work in progress for me. It’s not that I feel ungrateful but rather that it doesn’t even cross my mind. The training continues. Regardless of how I start, it is also important to pursue a thankful attitude as the day goes on. It’s easy to be grateful…
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The Sand by the Sea

The Sand by the Sea
As the sand by the sea, great are Your blessings toward me. How many grains of sand can you hold in your hand? Can we imagine a number big enough to hold the number of granules on a single beach? I recently enjoyed some time camping and relaxing on the beach. It was beautiful. But…
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Forty

Forty
Forty is a frequently occurring number in our Bible. It rained on Noah for forty days. Moses was on Mt. Sinai for forty days. Elijah went forty days on the single meal provided by God. A generation is considered as forty years and we see the wilderness wanderings lasting that long. The New Testament continues…
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