The Fourth Commandment tells us to observe the Sabbath as a holy day. A day to refrain from our usual work. A day of rest. My first job in high school, besides babysitting, required me
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Why Soul Rest Begins With Leaving Our Laptops At Home
“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 What marks the beginning of your vacation? Is it the moment you fill your gas tank and begin merging with fellow
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2 Corinthians 2:14-16 ~ But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God
Read moreThe Hope Of The 4th Of July
Ahhh, the 4th of July. The pomp, the circumstance, the jamboree of red, white and blue; mom, baseball, and apple pie; hot dogs, hamburgers, and parades; swimming pools, lawn chairs, and fireworks; Popsicles, watermelons, and
Read moreReal Freedom Isn’t Free
No army or weapon or a leader can free us. The only way to true freedom…from slavery, strongholds, and eternal death…is what? The truth. Yes, only the truth can set us free.
Read moreHandwritten Notes and Blessings
They’re simple gestures, handwritten notes in stamped and addressed envelopes. It’s an extraordinary gesture in the digital age of text, email, and social media messaging. Electronic communication is convenient and immediate, unlike handwritten communication. According to
Read moreLight Amid the Depth of Life
I literally left everything that I worked for on God’s altar to follow Him to–“wherever.” That was in 2000, and “wherever” happened to be 2000 miles from my “home.” Now, this wasn’t an easy, smeasy letting
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William wore a hair shirt somewhere around Italy, shows you what I know about saints. Little picture cards litter the chaplain’s desk, flowers and arrows pierce the heart. A yard and B yard assemblies, melting
Read moreI REFUSED TO HONOR DAD
Falling in love changed my view of Father’s Day. The third Sunday in June is supposed to be a day to honor our fathers and thank them for all they’ve done for us. Instead, that
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Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Proverbs 23:22 “We needed your parents information, not your grandparents,” my teacher said. “I am sure your
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