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Fortress for the Weak

O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.Psalm 62:8 (NLT) Perhaps you and I have a shared memory. No, it’s not that we did it together. But we did the same thing at the same point in life. I remember it vividly. WhenContinueContinue reading “Fortress for the Weak”

Don’t Be an Idiot

This is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (NLT) I used to watch a TV show called The Office. For those who have never seen it, here’s a brief description. The Office was a sit-com which was shot asContinueContinue reading “Don’t Be an Idiot”

Weariness

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”Matthew 11:28 (NLT) A few years ago, I was battling an unknown medical condition which affected my gut for many months. The unfortunate reality was that I could maintain focus and have limited issuesContinueContinue reading “Weariness”

I Know My Truth

Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.Psalm 25:5 (NLT) Have you ever been in a store when a little kid threw a tantrum? It’s pure awesomeness! It all begins when a toddler knows for sure that theyContinueContinue reading “I Know My Truth”

Close-Minded

Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.Proverbs 18:13 (NLT) When I was working at the City of Salem (before I entered ministry), one of the things the library department hosted were author talks. These were generally pretty cool, and featured very well-known authors of some of the most popular booksContinueContinue reading “Close-Minded”

Attractive Words

Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.Colossians 4:6 (NLT) A survey was done quite some time ago. I can’t seem to locate the actual results anywhere on Google, but I’ll summarize it for you here. A bunch of young men were asked about what typeContinueContinue reading “Attractive Words”