Actions Reveal the Truth

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “People may cover their hatred with pleasant words, but they’re deceiving you.  They pretend to be kind, but don’t believe them. Their hearts are full of many evils. While their hatred may be concealed by trickery, their wrongdoing will be exposed in public.”  Proverbs 26:24-26 NLT I have found over the years that the truth eventually comes(…)

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Advice and Criticism

Today we traveled to Evergreen for grandson Riley’s football game. At that elevation we experienced our first taste of cold weather along with some rain. It was a good game with Riley’s team winning 12-6 and qualifying for the championship game next week in what is called the “Carnation Bowl.” BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “Timely advice(…)

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Bouncing Back

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY…. “The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.” Proverbs 24:16 NLT Life happens! Those who follow Christ are not immune from the difficulties and challenges of life. Jesus Himself was very clear when He said, “He causes his sun to(…)

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When is Enough, Enough?

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle.” Proverbs 23:4,5 NLT It seems that this ancient proverb is one that speaks to people today. When I read it,(…)

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Experiencing What We Can’t Understand

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.” Ephesians 3:19 NLT My friend Tomme Scheffel was sharing at our men’s group on Monday night. As this young(…)

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Solomon’s View of Sin

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “Haughty eyes, a proud heart, and evil actions are all sin.”  Proverbs 21:4 NLT James the Apostle in discussing how easy it is to sin by what we say, says, “We all stumble in many ways…” (James 3:2 NIV) James also, says, “If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and(…)

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