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Coffee Dates With Marlene

There are friends who are friends, and there is a friend that is closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24 ABIPE) I’ve been blessed with many good friends over the years, but there’s only one that I’ve stayed in touch with, or who has rather, stayed in touch with me – Marlene. We’ve been good friendsContinueContinue reading “Coffee Dates With Marlene”

Your Personal Bodyguard

I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. (John 17:11 NIV) Good parents go the extra mileContinueContinue reading “Your Personal Bodyguard”

Jakin and Boaz

He erected the pillars at the portico of the temple. The pillar to the south he named Jakin and the one to the north Boaz. (1 Kings 7:21 NIV) While reading about the construction of the first Jerusalem temple, I was drawn to the names of the two pillars that were erected at the porticoContinueContinue reading “Jakin and Boaz”

God Defends Us

Then the LORD asked, “What do you think of my servant Job? No one on earth is like him—he is a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil.” “Why shouldn’t he respect you?” Satan remarked. “You are like a wall protecting not only him, but his entire family and all hisContinueContinue reading “God Defends Us”

Just Not Ready

My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble. You know that you learn to endure by having your faith tested. But you must learn to endure everything, so that you will be completely mature and not lacking in anything. (James 1:2-4 CEV) I like how in one of the federal electionContinueContinue reading “Just Not Ready”

First Priority

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (Matthew 6:33 NLT) I’ve learned that putting God first makes everything else fall into place. Spending time with Him before moving on to the rest of the day’s activities gives me more than enough time toContinueContinue reading “First Priority”

November: A Month to Remember

There’s something about the last few months of the year that excites me. It seems as though God gives us amazing dreams and wonderful promises in the beginning of the year and then waits until the end to bring them to pass. It’s that time of the year we finally seem to get our breakthrough.ContinueContinue reading “November: A Month to Remember”

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

But because our ancestors angered the God of heaven, he gave them into the hands of Nebuchadnezzar the Chaldean, king of Babylon, who destroyed this temple and deported the people to Babylon. (Ezra 5:12 NIV) A mother tells the story of how her young son eventually learned his life lesson the hard way. While underContinueContinue reading “Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late”

When God Lets Go

You said to yourself, “I’ll climb to heaven. I’ll set my throne over the stars of God. I’ll run the assembly of angels that meets on sacred Mount Zaphon. I’ll climb to the top of the clouds. I’ll take over as King of the Universe!” (Isaiah 14:13-14 MSG) Greatness. Everyone seeks it and there areContinueContinue reading “When God Lets Go”

By the Grace of God

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV) As I reflect on my own life, I, too, must admit that it’s by the grace of God that I am what I am today and that His grace to meContinueContinue reading “By the Grace of God”