May 06
Gossip or slander was condemned in the Old and New Testament.¹ Gossip is the spreading of rumors or idle, fruitless tales. It is usually negative and involves “juicy” details that incite our interest and curiosity. Proverbs talks gossip being the divulging of personal information and secrets.² Four Questions to Use in Helping You Identify Gossip. Is …
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Apr 29
Food allergies are unfortunately becoming more common. Many have adopted a gluten-free diet. Gluten is a protein found primarily in wheat. Many are not highly allergic, but have a food sensitivity to gluten that affects their health. Some have been diagnosed with celiac disease and exposure to gluten can bring a severe reaction. What is …
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Apr 17
Homework, softball, soccer, basketball, 4H, Boy Scouts, Girl scouts, tennis camp, piano classes and the list goes on-and-on of activities of our kids today. Adults are not much better. We have housework, yard work, community service clubs, shopping, Facebook, golf, sporting events, TV shows, and Crossfit. We are so busy! An herein lies one …
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Apr 11
It is irrational for two trains to be driving on the same track headed directly toward each other to think they will not hit, yet this is the exact thoughts of an adulterer! The affair will come out! You cannot remain in both relationships for long! The famous story of David committing adultery with Bathsheba …
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Apr 08
We must act in love towards all people¹, yet we must also submit to truth². I fear that sometimes we go too far under the umbrella of love. The Bible teaches that there should be some boundaries on our love for others. Put simply–there is a difference in loving and supporting. Often this duty of …
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Mar 25
The work of the church is the greatest work on earth. Its work is urgent and eternal in nature. Yet, every church I know struggles with getting attendees and members involved in the work. Our Lord taught us to pray for more workers, because the laborers are few (Mat. 9:36-38, 20:5-7) Everyone needs to be …
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Mar 20
“Ichabod” Now that is a name for you! You likely thought of the character Ichabod Crane in the fictional classic “The Legend of Sleepy Hallow” by Washington Irving. He was a skinny schoolteacher who loved to gorge himself on food and was excessively superstitious. Yet the name is actually a Biblical name. It is only …
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Mar 16
Amanda heard a verse in ladies’ Bible class that encouraged her heart. It was . . . “But the LORD said to David my father, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart.” …
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Mar 02
The separated couple were talking to me. He said, “She never thinks I am good enough or believes in me!” She replied, “I believe in him, I am just disappointed with his actions. He fails by making poor decisions, and then blames it on me not believing in him. He lives with a chip on …
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Feb 27
You the man!! I love this common slang to encourage other guys. We used to say it when playing pick-up basketball at FHU. I like using it to compliment or encourage a brother who has done something cool. I tell my boys – “you the man” and sometimes throw a little spanish on them “Tu …
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