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SUNDAY LEFTOVERS: WHEN IN A FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE
When the king and all his forces are united against you and you are in a fight for your life, these are good left-overs from my online visit to Ken Isom’s Sunday School class. Ken relates a personal story of … Continue reading
Posted in God's provision, God's purpose or will, politics, prayer, trust
Tagged 2 Chron. 20, God our Helper, God's purpose, politics, trust, victory over enemies
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SECOND THOUGHTS
After finishing a five hour duty last week, I decided to stop at Aldi’s to pick up some food. Since I was tired, I tried to keep my selection to the minimum. However, I found that I had to carry … Continue reading
Posted in culture, me, politically correct, racism, sexist, Uncategorized
Tagged Aldi's, culture, me, opinion, political correctness, racism, sexist, trust
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GET IN THE WHEELBARROW
There is a story told of Charles Blondin, a tightrope walker who walked over Niagara Falls in the mid 1800’s. He proved his expertise in many ways – in a sack, on stilts, on a bicycle, and in the dark. … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, trust, Uncategorized
Tagged Charles Blondin, faith, Granddad Jim, trust
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THEY ARE PEOPLE
Wild party next door. The police are on the beat I rest, trusting them. ****************** I know some police like to show their power; some are moody or short tempered; some are too quick to make drastic decisions; some are … Continue reading
Posted in police, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, Uncategorized
Tagged authority, police, Romans 13:1-6, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, security, trust
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BUDGET #2
Second reason it might seem that God does not keep his promise to provide: INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS Although it is true that God once chose a shepherd boy to become a king, that is not the usual outcome for … Continue reading
Posted in God's provision, Uncategorized
Tagged budget, finances, God's provision, jobs, labor, poor, trust, unemploed
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BUDGET 1
God is a provider. He showed himself as that when he provided for our eternal salvation by providing a ram to Abraham and fulfilling the promise in Jesus, the sacrificial lamb. He is also a provider for our basic needs. … Continue reading
Posted in budget, God's provision, Uncategorized
Tagged budget, daily bread, finances, generational blessings, God the provider, hungry, one nation under God, poor, trust
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SIX AND ONE = SIX, HUH?
Six and one equals six, huh? Well, for a two year old who has some maturing to do. Bemused I sat watching as my toddler put seven pop bottles in a six pack carton. Yes, he put all seven in … Continue reading
TRUSTING IN SWEET “FRAMES”
Each time I sing The Solid Rock, Edward Mote, 1797-1874, I consider the meaning of the word “frame” as he used it. “My hope is built on nothing less, Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness, I dare not trust the sweetest frame, … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, frame, Jesus only way, Uncategorized
Tagged frame, hope, Jesus, trust
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SECRETS
“I did it, but my family needs me, I need to keep my job. I can’t afford a lawyer. Can you help me get out of this mess?” Family man confesses to his buddy. “My heart is broken. My grandson … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Inspiration, gossip, secrets, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, church, confidence, Everyday Inspiration, secrets, trust, wisdom
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