Tag Archives: Father

Dear Bill

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world – John16:33 There are some things in life that we simply … Continue reading

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At the end of the -dy

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens – Ecclesiastes 3:1 Over the years, I have passed many milestones of aging. Some of them have been good. I couldn’t wait to turn sixteen … Continue reading

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Extravagant

Consider the kind of extravagant love the Father has lavished on us – He calls us children of God! – 1 John 3:1 I recently had the pleasure of hearing Ben Freudenburg present at a conference of Lutheran school principals. … Continue reading

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Unburdened

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. – Psalm 55:22 Over the past several years, I have had the pleasure of working with Randy Woody as a … Continue reading

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Suddenly

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. – … Continue reading

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Visionaries

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11 Some people are visionaries – people who see … Continue reading

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In the Details

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.  Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. – Luke 12:6-7 … 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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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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