Category Archives: Inspiration

Hark!

“Hark, the herald angels sing …” Hark? Listen carefully, pay attention, focus, hear and consider. Listen up, shepherds:  Your Messiah was born today in Bethlehem. You will find Him wrapped in cloths in a manger. (Luke 2:11-12) Listen, Mary:  You have … Continue reading

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Leaders Impact Nations

Whether we look at ancient civilizations or the more recent activities of nations, those in leadership have great powers of influence that effect the future of many. In the Old Testament, we find that after the reign of King Solomon, … Continue reading

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A Prescription of Praise

After last week’s “Dose of Encouragement”, I thought a “Prescription of Praise” sounded like the logical follow up. In many of King David’s Psalms, this “man after God’s own heart” felt free to vent his emotions and dump the garbage … Continue reading

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Trust in the Midst of the Unknown

Ever not know where you are headed? Have you experienced putting your trust in the Lord, not knowing what the future held? Moses led the nation of Israel out of Egypt. Their future was full of unknowns as they crossed … Continue reading

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Surprised by Jesus

People surprise us all the time. Our police officer friend has a passion for riding horses. A teacher friend enjoys refurbishing furniture. We were surprised to learn that of our various pastors, one played in the NFL, one was an … Continue reading

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Incomparable Love

According to Webster, love is a “strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties.” Each of us longs to experience this kind of ongoing relationship. People, however, can be fickle, moody, rude, ignorant, self-centered, and extremely cruel. … Continue reading

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Don’t Miss an Opportunity

Don’t you just hate it when you miss a great opportunity? Maybe you hear about an event too late, circumstances mess up your plans, or you ‘chicken out’. I love the story of Bartimaeus. As a blind man, he supported … Continue reading

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God Prepares Us

A close friend recently purchased a remote cabin in the mountains to escape the summer heat. As she and her husband worked to fix it up, she found herself thinking, what would I do if we had a medical problem … Continue reading

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A New Thing

Sometimes we think and act as if we have God all figured out. We look back and see how He worked in the past and figure we will see that same plan repeated. Or, we note how God answered a … Continue reading

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Thanks and Giving

Yes, tomorrow is the big day! Some of you have been making preparations all week, cooking, cleaning, thawing the big bird, and brandishing your skills on fancy side dishes. Others get off easy and bring a family favorite to compliment … Continue reading

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