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Tag Archives: Devotionals
Win Loss Record
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. – 1 John 5:4 Winning and losing. It’s the difference between the good and the truly great. You can put … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 John 5:4, Baseball, Christian Life, Christianity, Devotionals, ERA, Gaylord Perry, Jesus Christ, Losses, Religion, Wins
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Parenthesis
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. … Continue reading
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Tagged Devotionals, Galatians 2:20, George Clooney, God's Love, Jesus Christ, Love, Loved Ones, Parenthesis, Up In The Air
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Oscar
On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, “Does this offend you? What if you see the Son of … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostles, Christian Life, Christianity, Dachshunds, Devotionals, Dogs, God's Plan, Jesus Christ, John 6, John 6:60-69, Miniature Dachshund, Transformation
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Still Weighting
Since childhood, I have had a weight problem. Carrying extra weight was physically limiting, as most anyone can understand. What is lost is the emotional and spiritual toll this can have on a person. I know firsthand what long term … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian Life, Christianity, Devotionals, devotions, Dieting, Jesus Christ, Obesity, Weight Loss
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Worth The Weight
So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her. – Genesis 29:20 Anyone who knows me knows that I have been obese for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Better Life Fitness Center, Brenda Woody, Christian Life, Christianity, Devotionals, Diet, Genesis 29:20, Jacob, Jacob and Rachel, Lifestyle, Obedience, Obesity, Randy Woody, Weight Loss
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Harmless
Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. – Romans 13:10 As a lover of words, I appreciate how certain words which mean basically the same thing will evoke a different meaning … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 John 3:18, Bible, Christian Life, Christianity, Connotation of Words, Devotionals, God's Love, Imperfection, Jesus Christ, Les Miserables, Love, Perfection, Romans 13:10, Salvation
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The Confession of a 39 Year Old Man
Imagine taking a child to his first baseball game. During the first inning, the first batter swings at the first pitch, lifting a soft fly ball that comes directly to the boy’s seat. With his glove in place, the boy … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Chronicles 7:14-16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 3 John 2, Christian Life, Christianity, Colossians 3:23, Confession, Devotional, Devotionals, Dream, Dreams, Ephesians 5:25-28, Ephesians 6:4, Faith, Faith Confession, Faith Life, Isaiah 43:18-19, Isaiah 54:2-3, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 19:14
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You’ve Got a Friend
Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Saul took him that day, and would not let him go home to … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Samuel 18:1-4, Christian Life, Christianity, David, David & Jonathan, Devotionals, Friends, Friendship, God, God's Love, Jonathan, Saul
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Catch Me
Yes – another movie and yes, another Tom Hanks movie. If you’ll indulge me yet again, I will make a promise to you that I will not ever use Joe vs. the Volcano or Turner and Hooch. 2002’s Catch … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam & Eve, Being Chased, Bible Study, Carl Hanratty, Catch Me if You Can, Christian Life, Christianity, Devotionals, Elijah, Frank Abagnale, Hiding, Hiding from God, John 6:60-72, John 6:68-69, Jonah, Leonardo Dicaprio, Lord to whom shall we go, movie devotion, Running, Running Away, Tom Hanks
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Letting Go or Holding On?
As mentioned in a previous blog post, I am a fan of the move The Notebook. It’s a cleverly told love can overcome story – the kind of story we like to insert ourselves into, imagining ourselves to be in … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian Life, Christianity, Devotionals, God's Plan, God's Promises, God's Will, Joel 2, Joel 2:21-26, Lon Hammond, Love, Patience, Perseverance, The Notebook
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A Mile in My Schu's 