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  • Distracted by things

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    Luke 10:38-42, “Now as they were traveling along, He entered a certain village, and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. And she has a sister called Mary, who moreover was listening to the Lord’s word, seated at His feet. But Martha was distracted with all her preparations and she came to Him Read more

  • Be careful how you walk

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    Ephesians 5:15-17, “Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish but understand what the will of the Lord is.” I hate walking in snow. After a snowstorm you have to clear a path Read more

  • Keep the light on

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    Luke 12:35, 39, “Be dressed in readiness and keep your lamps alight.” “And be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have allowed his house to be broken into.” In 1986 a commercial for Motel 6 came out featuring the Read more

  • Do you know

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    John 14:56, “Thomas said to Him, “Lord we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way? Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through me.’” It has been almost five years since I moved to Illinois. Read more

  • Whatever you do

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    Colossians 3:17, “Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord, Jesus Christ, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” How do you present yourself to others? You may say the words, “I am a Christian”, but what does that mean? The above verse says whatever we do Read more

  • Dwell in the Lord’s house

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    Psalm 23:6, “Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life. And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” The 23rd Psalm is filled with God’s promises if we only trust in Him. These verses tell us what God can do for those that put their trust in Read more

  • Presence of my enemies

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    Psalm 23:5, “Thou doest prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Thou has anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows.” What better statement can be said from God to His people? God is telling us how He supplies us with all we need right in the presence of our enemies. Read more

  • Shadow of death

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    Psalm 23:4, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.” What a promise. The shadow of death is a reminder of the enemy’s attempt to destroy us. This verse begins with “even though”. Yes, the enemy will try Read more

  • Restores my soul

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    Psalm 23:3, “He restores my soul; He guides me in the path of righteousness for His name’s sake.” The greatest gift that God gave us was Jesus Christ. The only one who restores our soul to God. By His death and resurrection, we have been restored. We have been made whole. No longer are we Read more

  • Green Pastures

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    Psalm 23:2, “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters.” When I read this scripture verse my mind drifts to seeing a place where life’s problems can no longer consume my thoughts. He makes me lie down. God is showing us in this verse a place that provides peace. Read more