Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:2-4 ESV) 2012 has been a year that…
Read moreIn the late 1960’s there was apopular love song by the group Mercy called, “Love Can Make You Happy.” Being a ‘groovy’ Flower Child of that era, the song was often heard coming from the record player in my room. (Okay, I know I just dated myself as a dinosaur…
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Genesis 2:18: And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. How many times have you read the above passage and just kept going? I have to admit that I am definitely guilty of doing just…
Read more“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:3-4 ESV) Around Christmas time the enemy had a great time in my head; making…
Read more“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” ~ 2 Tim 3:16-17 (ESV) We own an old, blind dog. Although his sight is gone, he…
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