Tag Archives: Truth

Time Reveals Truth

Smooth words may hide a wicked heart, just as a pretty glaze covers a clay pot. Proverbs 26:23 (NLT) This past week I portrayed one of our town’s founders, H.P. Scholte, in a one act play at our local Opera House. … Continue reading

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Balancing Truth and Love

Soon Joseph had another dream, and again he told his brothers about it. “Listen, I have had another dream,” he said. “The sun, moon, and eleven stars bowed low before me!” Genesis 37:9 (NLT) In today’s chapter, the book of … Continue reading

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Faith, Fear, and Flaws

Abraham replied, “I thought, ‘This is a godless place. They will want my wife and will kill me to get her.’ And she really is my sister, for we both have the same father, but different mothers. And I married her. … Continue reading

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Stand Tall and Carry On

Chapter-a-Day Psalm 59 But as for me, I will sing about your power.     Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge,     a place of safety when I am in distress. Psalm … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Psalm 34

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;     he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Psalm 34:18 (NLT) I don’t care who you are, where you live, or how blessed you are in life – sometimes the blues descend upon you out of … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Acts 13

So they shook the dust from their feet as a sign of rejection and went to the town of Iconium. Acts 13:51 (NLT) I’m a people pleaser by nature. It’s the personality God gave me. It can be a real … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Acts 2

[The people] stood there amazed and perplexed. “What can this mean?” they asked each other. But others in the crowd ridiculed them, saying, “They’re just drunk, that’s all!” Acts 2:12-13 (NLT) When I was in high school and college a fad developed … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day John 8

Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 (NLT) A few weeks ago, Wendy … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Proverbs 24

An honest answer        is like a kiss of friendship. Proverbs 24:26 (NLT)  Along the journey, especially with respect to my vocation, I’ve commonly been asked very direct questions from people in authority. It’s not always a comfortable position to be … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Deuteronomy 16

The right! The right! Pursue only what’s right! It’s the only way you can really live and possess the land that God, your God, is giving you. Deuteronomy 16:20 (MSG) I was talking to a friend on the phone the … Continue reading

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