Make me to know Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me. Psalm 25:4-5a
Just a few weeks ago you might have seen a very sad news story. Matthew Perry, star of the popular series, Friends, passed away. He was found in his hot tub, and a recent news article gave the results of the autopsy: “the acute effects of ketamine.” Quick online research reveals this drug is used …
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One of my favorite things to do is watch videos of furniture flips and home redesigns. I love a good before and after reveal. What is fascinating, however, is when they video the whole process and then present what might have taken many, many hours of hard work and compress it into a 3-minute video …
Continue reading Twelve Days Of Christmas Gifts: The Gift Of A New Identity {Day 5}
Are you at peace? Peace is the hallmark of a heart that is surrendered to and protected by the Prince of Peace, Jesus. Isaiah 9:6 – For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called …
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Ephesians 1:7-8a – In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. A few years ago, I wrote a blog post about my grandmother, entitled When Mamaw Forgave. I just went back and read it, and you should too! …
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As Jesus prepared His disciples for His coming death and subsequent ascension back to heaven (John 14-17), He made what probably sounded like a very strange statement. Their hearts were already grieving, not fully understanding what was going to take place, but surely sensing that the sweet intimacy and fellowship they had been a part …
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The Way Of The Word 