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Heavy Lifting

Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him. Psalm 105:4 (NLT) I’m not a body builder type, but I do go to the gym regularly. I’m told it’s important to my health to exercise. So, three days per week, for an hour each time, I go abuse myself for the sake ofContinueContinue reading “Heavy Lifting”

Rise Above

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33 (NLT) The American Dream has been a thing for over 200 years. The concept is quite simple. Live a good life. Get a spouse. Buy a house. Have some kids. Work a good job.ContinueContinue reading “Rise Above”

Entering Eternity

And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth. John 17:3 (NLT) Every few years, my family and I are able to scrape together just enough money to take a destination vacation. What’s a destination vacation? It means you’re goingContinueContinue reading “Entering Eternity”

Ghosting

My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” Psalm 27:8 (NLT) In case you’ve lived in a cave, and in a technological blackout, you may not have heard the term “ghosting” before. I know, each generation comes up with new words that mean somethingContinueContinue reading “Ghosting”

The Voice of God

Serve only the Lord your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him.Deuteronomy 13:4 (NLT) “I believe he is the voice of God.” This was a comment specifically made about a man claiming to be a prophet. The man who made the comment was defending his actions,ContinueContinue reading “The Voice of God”

Joy in the House

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”Psalm 122:1 (NLT) “Hey everyone! Who’s excited to be here today?!” I shouted as I climbed up onto the stage. The response was one person in the very back going “Meh.” Ok, maybe he said “Yes,” but that wasContinueContinue reading “Joy in the House”