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On a cold winter’s night

It was three o’clock in the morning and a bitter, January wind was blowing hard off a frozen Lake Michigan. No one should have been out at this time in this weather, but I was. I was bundled up against … Continue reading

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First to the Stable

In the town of Bethlehem A king and ruler, child was born Not too many people noticed Just some shepherds on their farm Plus a few hundred thousand angels Breaking the heavens with their song And the rocks and the … Continue reading

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Around your table

I wanted something to talk on for Thanksgiving and ran into the following verses when I was looking for the one verse about giving thanks, “for this is the will of God for you.” I saw the other verses leading … Continue reading

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Under penalty of death

If I warn the wicked, saying, ‘You are under the penalty of death,’ but you fail to deliver the warning, they will die in their sins. And I will hold you responsible for their deaths. Ezekiel 3:18 It’s a given, … Continue reading

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Why the Jesus Movement must live on through us

There was a time, not so long ago, when a generation on the edge of disillusionment and despair encountered a spark that ignited their hearts and set them ablaze for Christ. Those of us who lived through or were influenced … Continue reading

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What the Lord requires of us

He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 O man … O woman … what … Continue reading

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From Failure to Faith

Behold, he whose soul is not upright in him shall fail, but the righteous shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4 Have you ever known anyone whose soul doesn’t stand up straight within him/her? How about you? Has your soul ever … Continue reading

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Professional Christians

When I first met my wife, Marti, she was not a professional Christian. She didn’t know one Bible translation from another, and it didn’t matter. She could open any Bible to any place and find something meaningful for herself and … Continue reading

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Who said the rule was golden?

Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12 Remember the Golden Rule — “Do unto others as you would … Continue reading

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Wait patiently

This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed. Habakkuk 2:3 Even so, come, … Continue reading

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