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In God we boast all day long,and we will continually give thanks to your name. (Selah)But you rejected and embarrassed us.You did not go into battle with our armies.You made us retreat from the enemy.Those who hate us take whatever they want from us. (Psalms 44:8-10 NET) When my son was about 9 years old and(…)
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I jumped to conclusions and said, “I am cut off from your presence!” Psalm 31:22 NET This morning I was reading Psalms 31 in the New English Translation when this verse stood out to me. Perhaps it is because it so often describes our quick reaction to life when things are not(…)
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As I was reading Jeremiah, a verse caught my attention. In the context, Jeremiah is complaining to the Lord about the wicked who always seems to prosper. These whom the Lord allows to flourish, even have a show of religiosity. You are always on their lips, but far from their hearts. Jeremiah 12:2 NIV I(…)
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“In those days, the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel.” 2 Kings 10:32 NIV This verse is one that should attract the attention of those who want to learn lessons from the Old Testament history of Israel and Judah. After the death of Solomon, Israel was a divided kingdom. Ten tribes form the(…)
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Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalms 90:12 NIV I receive a daily email from Baseball Manager Clint Hurdle (https://www.clinthurdle.com/) that contains devotionals and blogs of inspiration. Today in the “Monday Thinking” post the following entry below caught my attention. It reminded me of the practicality and(…)
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I usually write my own devtions and thoughts. But I found this worth sharing. Dave Burchett is an Emmy Award-winning television sports director for Fox Sports, ESPN, and NBC, with a background in radio. He and his wife, Joni, are former staff members of Campus Crusade’s Athletes in Action. I’m Done! by Dave Burchett I have(…)
