It’s been almost 15 years to the day that I lost my dear friend and neighbor Melba. We were partners in the good kind of crime, loved working in the yard together, walking the dog (and cats) together, just sitting on the porch together, and she loved gambling as much as I did (although she […]
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about these things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned from me – everything you heard from me and saw me
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“I have adopted to the culture of every place I’ve gone so that I could more easily win people to Christ”. I Corinthians 9:22b There’s that saying that says when in Rome, do as the Romans! And it is true that the people we are surrounded by can influence the way that we act, speak, and
“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.”” Ephesians
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“The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are oppressed, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the
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“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, says the Lord, and bring you back from captivity”. Jeremiah 29:13-14 Athens! This side of the world is full of so much history, but my favorite piece of history is that the Apostle Paul
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“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.” Philippians 3:13 NLT Today I embark on a journey to the antiquities of the Mediterranean. I am truly blessed to be able to even go on this trip,
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“He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel: The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.” Psalms
“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you. He will
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