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Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. ~ Proverbs 10:12 (NLT) “The first person to lose their cool loses the debate.” No truer words were spoken by my professor in college. I was in a class that taught debate and argumentation, in anticipation of becoming a lawyer some day. We wereContinueContinue reading “Choose Love”

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. ~ Proverbs 27:17 (NLT) There was a movie released back in the 90s called Jerry McGuire. If you’ve never seen it, it is a tale of looking out for others rather than always looking out for ourselves. It’s set amongst the friendship between an NFLContinueContinue reading “Sharpen, Not Dull”

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. ~ James 1:5 (NLT) When I was little, I was deathly afraid of asking anyone for anything – especially in a public space. For example, if we went out to eat and theContinueContinue reading “Don’t Be Shy”

That is why the Lord says, “Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” ~ Joel 2:12 (NLT) I am blessed to teach a Bible class at Milo Adventist Academy. It’s one of the things I enjoy the most. As we walk through the Scriptures, and theyContinueContinue reading “Countdown”

But Lord, be merciful to us, for we have waited for you. Be our strong arm each day and our salvation in times of trouble. ~ Isaiah 33:2 (NLT) Believe it or not, I used to be an athlete. (For those who know me personally, maybe you can see some semblance of my formal self.ContinueContinue reading “Flabby Humans”

Don’t scheme against each other. Stop your love of telling lies that you swear are the truth. I hate all these things, says the Lord. ~ Zechariah 8:17 (NLT) Who doesn’t love a good story? I know I certainly do. If you have the ability to tell tales of action, romance, victory, defeat, trial, andContinueContinue reading “Blurring the Lines”