Monthly Archives: August 2010

The Security In God’s Silence

I hate being misunderstood.  Every now and then someone comes to a wrong conclusion about something I did, and it really bothers me.  For some reason I feel the need to explain.   God seems to not have that problem.  … Continue reading

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How To Treat Jesus

Jesus offered some guidelines for how He likes to be treated.  He said that I should give Him something to eat or drink when He’s hungry or thirsty, take Him in when He’s a stranger, clothe Him when He’s naked, … Continue reading

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No Offense

I recently ran across a scripture verse that might change my life.  It’s in Proverbs, and it says “A person’s virtue is to overlook an offense.”   I need to hear that.  Too often I want to bring the offense … Continue reading

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Admiring Vices

Speaking about a political adversary, Winston Churchill is quoted as saying “He has all of the virtues I dislike, and none of the vices I admire.”  While Churchill’s wit is legendary, so is his leaning toward various guilty pleasures, so … Continue reading

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Encircled

It’s impossible to get away from God, no matter how hard or how far we run.  David knew that from experience.  After a lifetime of sometimes seeking and often avoiding the Lord, David, finally gave up the struggle.  His conclusion?  … Continue reading

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