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A Man of Routines

  Death is the reward of an undisciplined life;     your foolish decisions trap you in a dead end. Proverbs 5:23 (MSG) “My friend, you are a man of routines!” a friend said to me a while back. He laughed … Continue reading

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Finding Favor

Chapter-a-Day Genesis 6 But Noah found favor with the Lord. Genesis 6:8 (NLT) Favor [fey-ver] noun. something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act:to ask a favor. friendly or well-disposed regard; goodwill: to win the favor of the king. the state of being approved or held in regard: to be in favor at court; styles that are now in favor. Favor is such a murky thing. There’s no reason given why Noah found favor with God. It never says that Noah was … Continue reading

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The Point of Decision

The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NLT)   I recently read about a centerfold model … Continue reading

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Three, Two, One

Chapter-a-Day Psalm 70 But I’ve lost it. I’m wasted. God—quickly, quickly! Quick to my side, quick to my rescue! God, don’t lose a minute. Psalm 70:5 (MSG) Can you think of how many movies and television shows you’ve watched that include … Continue reading

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Just What I Need in the Moment

Chapter-a-Day Psalm 69 Save me, O God, for the floodwaters are up to my neck. Deeper and deeper I sink into the mire; I can’t find a foothold. I am in deep water, and the floods overwhelm me. Psalm 69:1-2 … Continue reading

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A Plea for the Nations

Chapter-a-Day Psalm 60 But you have raised a banner for those who fear you—     a rallying point in the face of attack. Psalm 60:4 (NLT) Scholars tell us that Psalms 54-60 were placed together for a reason. The seven psalms … Continue reading

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Don’t Worry, It’s on the List

Chapter-a-Day Psalm 56 You keep track of all my sorrows.     You have collected all my tears in your bottle.     You have recorded each one in your book. Psalm 56:8 (NLT) Lists. My life is full of lists. Wendy is the … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Peter 5

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) The other night we were visiting with friends at their house. One of their children was angry over a host of childish issues … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Psalm 5

Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord.           Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 (NLT) When I was a kid, I often made outrageous requests of my parents at Christmas time. I’d … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Acts 12

Meanwhile, Peter continued knocking. Acts 12:16a (NLT) How hilarious, the image of the escaped Peter standing outside knocking while everyone inside is celebrating his escape. What a comical moment, to picture him standing there knocking. “Hello? Anyone want to actually … Continue reading

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