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Disciplined

Disciplined
As God gives us desires and direction, we begin to pursue new goals. What is it you are passionate about seeing happen this year? What are you doing to pursue it? The attainment to any worthy goal requires discipline. Last year I resolved to read more, requiring some added quiet space in my day. The…
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Prepare the way

Prepare the way
This is the season of advent. A time when we prepare for Christ’s coming. Long ago the prophets foretold of the Messiah’s coming, though the day and hour were not known. The people of Israel must have tired of looking – hoping and waiting over hundreds of years. During the darkest times of need, the…
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Merry Christmas?

Merry Christmas?
God is truly with us – Emmanuel! Tonight begins the Feast of Tabernacles – Sukkot. A time of celebration and thanksgiving. Our Jewish friends celebrate God’s protective care and provision. The tabernacle also represents God dwelling in the midst of His people. Bless God who loved us so much. It has always been God’s amazing…
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Heartache

Heartache
Mary and Martha experienced just this when their brother Lazarus died (John 11). Jesus heard His close friend was sick but he waited before coming to their side. By the time He got there, Lazarus was gone. The grieving sisters met Jesus – “If only you had been here – he wouldn’t have died.” You…
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