Tag Archives: Christianity

Value

As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury.  He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins.  “Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in … Continue reading

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Faith to Decide

I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm … Continue reading

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The Reason

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.  For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. … Continue reading

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A Heart Undivided

Teach me Your way, O LORD; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name. – Psalm 86:11 Think for a moment about the number of roles you play.  There is no shortage of them: child, … Continue reading

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From Anonymous to Infamous

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. – John 14:6   I recently had the opportunity to watch a sports documentary called “Catching Hell.”  It tells … Continue reading

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Peace

May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.” For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will … Continue reading

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Guarantees

Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked; for the power of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. The days of the blameless are known to the LORD, and their … Continue reading

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The Master’s Lock

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in His steps. – 1 Peter 2:21   For several years, I worked as the athletic director of a K-8 school.  The … Continue reading

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Foul Ball

The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.  Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. – Psalm 9:9-10   I did something tonight … Continue reading

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Soap Opera

When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph holds a grudge against us and pays us back for all the wrongs we did to him?” So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Your father … Continue reading

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