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1600 Pennsylvania

For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority—whether the king as head of state, 14 or the officials he has appointed.1 Peter 2:13-14a (NLT) If you’ve never had the chance to see the White House (You know, where the President of the USA lives), you should pay it a visit. Though I’ve never beenContinueContinue reading “1600 Pennsylvania”

Honor & Value

Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God, and respect the king.1 Peter 2:17 (NLT) If ever there was a verse that our world needs to get back on track with, this is, arguably, one of the top. In a world that preaches tolerance and respect, the irony is that there is veryContinueContinue reading “Honor & Value”

Why Pray?

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.1 Timothy 2:1 (NLT) The mysteries of how God works, or doesn’t work, in people’s lives is probably one of the biggest questions we as believers, and even those who aren’t,ContinueContinue reading “Why Pray?”

Dirt Clod

“The Lord lives! Praise to my Rock! May God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted!”2 Samuel 22:47 (NLT) I remember when I was younger, some friends and I would go out into a big open field and play target practice. Essentially, we’d set up a target and grab a bunch of rocks and seeContinueContinue reading “Dirt Clod”

Waiting in Line

Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.Hebrews 10:36 (NLT) I love going on roller coasters. It’s the one thing that bums me out about living in Oregon. There are no amusement parks. Now, before you tell meContinueContinue reading “Waiting in Line”

Sex Ed

God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin. Then each of you will control his own body and live in holiness and honor—not in lustful passion like the pagans who do not know God and his ways.1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 (NLT) Sex is a very powerful piece of ourContinueContinue reading “Sex Ed”