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All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.  So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing.  1 Corinthians 9:25-26 This is a big weekend, the start of the Winter Olympics and the… Read More »

Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat.  Mark 6:31 There is a story told about two lumberjacks, one young and wanting to prove himself by… Read More »

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.  Philippians4:8 Across the US and Canada there are 88 weather predicting Groundhogs and even a lobster in Maine. Yesterday… Read More »

“Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.” Psalm 25:4 On my way  to Church, there are three places where there are merge signs going from two lanes down to one. And every day  cars are jockeying for position, mainly because the drivers either don’t see the signs or they ignore them. When the… Read More »

The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom.  So God replied, “Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people with justice and have not asked for a long life or wealth or the death of your enemies—  I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise… Read More »

And they will not need to teach their neighbors, nor will they need to teach their relatives, saying, ‘You should know the Lord.’ For everyone, from the least to the greatest, will know me already,” says the Lord. “And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins.”  Jeremiah 31:34 NLT Have you… Read More »

And not only us, but all of the prophets agree in their writings that everyone who believes in him receives complete forgiveness of sins through the power of his name.”  Acts 10:43  TPT Years ago New Delhi, India was the location of a religious forum. Representatives from many religions met together to discuss their beliefs.… Read More »

 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.  Philippians 2:4 If you live in the Northeast, yesterday was cleanup day from the snowstorm that marched across our nation. Although the cleanup is time consuming  and expensive to clear lots and  for those who can’t remove the snow themselves,… Read More »

To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.”  Isaiah 61:3 We’ve all been there, disappointed, discouraged and depressed. Oppressed with fear, stress and anxiety. Most… Read More »

When I needed the Lord, I looked for Him;     I called out to Him, and He heard me and responded. He came and rescued me from everything that made me so afraid. Psalm 34:4 VOICE Yesterday I witnessed fear  out of control. When we’re afraid, our perception is totally out of focus, our judgment is hindered  and thought processes go… Read More »