Tag: Bible
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Just finished an interesting book…
This week has been a wet one with plenty to do. I just finished reading Before and After: The Incredible Real-Life Stories of Orphans Who Survived the Tennessee Children’s Home Society by Judy Christie and Lisa Wingate. It’s hard to think that such terrible things escaped the attention of the people who should have known…
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Strength in the Savior
This week, we will continue with the rest of Philippians 3. Not that I have already reached the goal or am already fully mature, but I make every effort to take hold of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus. Brothers, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But…
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Isaiah 12
Today, I would like to encourage you with Isaiah 12. I have used text from HCSB (Holman Christian Standard Bible) unless otherwise indicated. This passage begins with the the psalmist thanking the Lord for His compassion and praise. We are called to turn to God in difficult times – He will listen to everything we…
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Proverbs 13
I’ve finished plenty of reading recently. I just finished Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport. You can see my review here. One unique event I found out about while reading this book is that a Rock Paper Scissors tournament takes place in the United States every year (I…
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Esther
Today, I both started (and finished) a poetry book! It’s titled Esther was written by John Piper. It’s a short book – a quick, one-sitting read. The book does not always rhyme, but does have a lovely flow to it. Please feel free to read my review! Esther by John Piper My rating: 5 of…
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A Psalm of Praise and Protection
This week, I want to talk about Psalm 144. This is a psalm of praise, but it also reminds us of the Lord’s protection and provision for those of us who believe in Him as Lord and Savior…
