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Although the commercial trappings of the holiday may be the focus and extravagant, celebrating love is not a new idea. Jesus instructed us to “…Love one another…” (John 13:34) It’s an imperative that is the canopy for the fifty-nine “one anothers” in the New Testament.
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Hard places are real at any age and in every life season. They hurt and demoralize us. We don’t deny them. But life-giving truth in God’s word is real too. It's a treasure of hope.
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God is at work in us, in our difficulties, and in situations. Trials and challenges will not always be removed. Some of my prayers have been answered “yes” or “no” Others remain unanswered. In the denial and in the waiting I lean on the One who does what is best for me and never leaves me.
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As we look to a new year, we face change. We reflect on the past year, evaluate, and learn from mistakes we don’t want to repeat. We are thankful for wise choices and celebrations. We may want to develop new skills or relocate. In Psalm 25, David offers insight to guide us as we make resolutions, pl
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When I have an unanswered prayer, a disappointing circumstance, or a need, I choose a Bible verse of encouragement, or retrieve one I’ve memorized, but I can also go back to the principle in the tabernacle. God is a God of details for His designed purposes, and He knows what I need.
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Grief and loss affect everyone in all seasons and circumstances. We can’t deny it or dismiss it, because it makes us uncomfortable. It is real and it’s uncomfortable. But we will heal a little bit at a time because have a God who comforts us in different ways and who is always with us.
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With lots of activity, a long to do list, and added stress, it's often difficult to focus. Yet scripture reminds us how.
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In a complicated and stressful season we can learn from Bible characters surrounding the Christmas story. They kept their focus when the looked to Immanuel: God with us.
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In October, well-known holidays such as Columbus Day and Halloween are marked on calendars, but according to Holiday Insights, each day is October is marked by a special celebration. A glance at their website tells us we have Bosses Day, Bologna Day, and National Pasta Day. October 19, “Evaluate You
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Opportunities to work and serve others, and the skills to do it, are God-given gifts. We should be responsible and work to our ability. We need leisure to replenish. Jesus wasn’t condemning work and activity, only our anxiety and failure to see God as our ultimate provider.
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Each hour I prayed through their schedules posted on our family bulletin board, that they would adapt well, enjoy their classes, and make friends....Though I can’t give them hugs, I can touch them through prayer, and when I do, God does too.