Trusting. . .

Dear Ones, 
We recently witnessed some high wire acts by members of the Flying Wallenda Family. They have been famous for their high wire acts for seven generations!  Of the several branches of the family that still perform in separate troups, we saw Tino, his wife Olinka, and daughter Aurilia perform.  During their performance they gave [...]

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It Matters to Him

Dear Friends, 
“Let  Him (God) have all your worries and cares, for He is ALWAYS thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you.”   (1 Peter 5:7 LB) 
In his admonition, the Apostle Peter seems to be quoting King David who, even in his time, understood this truth:  “Casting the whole of your care – all your [...]

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Priorities

Dear Friends, 
The word “priority” has come to be a well used word in our language, applied in many areas of everyday life.  It simply means that which is of greatest importance;   that which has the preeminence;   the top of the list;   to be given attention first ahead of everything else.  It is not a Biblical [...]

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The Gift of Language

Dear Ones, 
I love Language!   As Job’s friend said, my “ear tries words as the palate tastes food.”  Language is defined as “the expression and communication of emotions or ideas between human beings by means of speech and hearing…” – a gracious gift from our Creator.   Words are a primary means of such expression.  Words are [...]

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More About Thoughts

Dear Friends, 
Because we are (being) made in God’s image, we humans also have the capacity to think, to reason, and to mentally conceive.  When we ‘think’ about it, we are really ‘thinking’ most all the time.  Our thoughts cover everything from one end of the spectrum of life to the other.  Scientists have difficulty understanding [...]

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