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January 12, 2026

Delight in the Lord

  (Psalm 37:4) contains a great promise: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” This verse invites us to have a deeply intimate relationship with God. As we delight in Him, He will give us the desires of our heart. To fully appreciate this promise, we must review the immediate context, unpack its meaning, and apply it...

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January 11, 2026

Kingdom Mindset for 2026 New Year

  When you look at the life of Jesus, you see that he was a man of action. But rarely were his actions the ones that others expected of him. There was a unique way in which he engaged in kingdom-minded work in the world.  First, he prioritized people over political systems. He didn’t simply focus on changing policies to take better care...

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January 11, 2026

Going Through Trials

“Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you don’t forget the things your eyes have seen and so that they don’t slip from your mind as long as you live.  Teach them to your children and your grandchildren”Deuteronomy 4:9 It all began in September of  “2023,” when I went for a routine eye exam.  It was then that I learned...

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January 4, 2026

365 Days of New Opportunities

Congratulations! If you’re reading this post You’ve made it. You are part of  another year! 2026.  I always say, if you have a Pulse, you have a Purpose in life! Welcome to 2026 with its 365 DAYS of Endless Possibilities.  In some ways the passing of one day into another is an ordinary, occurrence.  The reality of it all is that it happens...

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November 26, 2024

Are You Living Intentionally

Finish Well                                                                                      2Timothy 4:7 Are you feeling stuck in you Christian Journey?  Perhaps unable to process what it may look like...

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November 18, 2024

Grace

   We hear them everyday….voices. Some are in your head. Some are on your social feed.  Some come from friends.  Some come from those who openly dislike you.    They’re the voices trying to tell you who you are…and what it will take to become who you should be.  One problem with all those voices is that they can’t deliver on their promises....

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September 21, 2024

Numbering Our Days

  The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength they are eighty years       (Psalm 90:10-11), So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.      (Psalm 90:12). Isn’t it Amazing how the older we get God changes our priorities in life…  For me the Lord has been...

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September 19, 2024

What Are Your Spiritual Gifts?

   Spiritual Gifts   Suppose someone asked you what your  gifts are. What would you say?  We may struggle with such questions because  we  either aren’t  sure or don’t want to seem conceited.  And sometimes it’s hard to know if something is a gift or a talent.  How do you suppose one can  tell the difference? Generally speaking, a talent is something that...

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September 16, 2024

As Iron Sharpens Iron

Hebrews 4:12-13 NIV  “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”     (Hebrews 4:12) Hebrews 4:13: And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and opened to the eyes of...

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