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Vessels and Beverages
What is the purpose of a container? The name gives it away. A container’s purpose is to contain something. I know there are containers, vases and such, in art galleries that were made for looks, but we are talking about real life containers here. I’m sure you have a favorite cup. Maybe two or more.…
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Perception Is Reality
“As a man thinks in his heart, so is he…” (Proverbs 23:7 NKJV). Perception is reality. The way we perceive things is the way things really are to us. In actuality, the circumstances we encounter may be totally different from what we think they are. Nevertheless, what we think about them is reality to us.…
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Jesus…Others…You…
Jesus… Others… You. In that order. JOY, if you will. The first letter is “J” for Jesus. Without Jesus, there is no joy. Without Jesus, there is no life. “In Him we live and move and have our being.” Paul said, “for me to live is Christ.” Galatians 2:20 says, “I am crucified with Christ,…
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Who Do You Think You Are?
Zig Ziglar says: “You cannot consistently perform in a manner that is inconsistent with the way you see yourself.” The Bible says: “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he…” (Proverbs 23:7 NKJV). If the way you see yourself is not the way God sees you, then you are wrong. Try as you…
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The 5 Second Rule
I recently read a book about a Navy SEAL in which he described how rigorous the training was in order to become a SEAL. He recalled one exercise in which he was required to swim three miles in the ocean. When he reached the shore, his drill sergeant was waiting for him demanding 100 perfect…
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One Word that Can Change Your Life
Several years back I read a book entitled: One Word that Can Change Your Life. The premise is that by focusing on ONE WORD throughout the year, you can remain focused on an area of your life God wants to enhance in you. Three years ago, my word was GRATITUDE. That word kept me cognizant…
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Houdini’s Waterloo
Before the Cross and the Resurrection of Jesus, we were slaves to SIN. We had no choice. We were dead in our trespasses and sin (Ephesians 2:1). When Jesus died on the cross, he opened the door to our cage. Harry Houdini, the famed escape artist, always issued a challenge wherever he went. He claimed…
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Time to Pop Your Cork
Matthew 13:58 NLT— And so he did only a few miracles there because of their unbelief. Watchman Nee is my spiritual hero. He died in the early 1970’s after serving God faithfully and sacrificially literally from his mother’s womb. She told God that if He would give her a son, she would give him back…
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Love is Just a Sniff Away
I never ceased to be amazed at the number of ways God speaks to us. I see Him say, “I love you” through a robin’s eggs, sunsets, purple-flowered weeds, hugs from children, a snuggle with your Bride, and a cool breeze upon a sweaty brow. By His grace, God has opened my eyes to His…
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Teachable Moments
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13 NKJV). Jackson and his Dad came over the other day to help get Christmas decorations down from the attic. Now you may not think that would be a big deal, but Wanda has more Christmas stuff than Walmart. One day, if you hear…