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Proverbs 1:7 tells us, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” I don’t know about you, but I don’t like to be afraid. Case in …
Crossing Boundaries and Barriers
The glasses we had to wear looked ridiculous. They came in lots of shapes, colors and styles and were sold for weeks leading up to the big event. Some people made viewing machines out …
Seriously? Just Stop
He had no idea that he was moving in a dangerous direction. The cute, little box turtle was just trying to get where he was going. Doing what turtles do. Thinking what turtles think. …
When Life Seems Broken
Sometimes life seems broken. Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king of a land far from his home. (Which means he held a trusted position that allowed him personal access to the king.) When …
Friends Like This Change Everything
Aaron and Hur held his hands up – one on one side, one on the other – so that his hands remained steady until sunset. (Exodus 17:12b) After the Lord had delivered the Israelites …
Are You Afraid or Discouraged?
We see a vibrant example of courage and obedience in the book and life of Joshua. He served humbly and faithfully in the shadow of Moses until the Lord took Moses home and chose …
Where Are You Looking?
It was Corrie Ten Boom who said, “If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look at God, you’ll be at rest.” The text …
Quit Fighting Your Own Battles
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. (Ephesians 6:10, NIV) In his letter to the believers in Ephesus, the apostle Paul talked straight about the spiritual battle of faith. …