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Meditation

“Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from Thy Law.”        Psalm 119:18 NASB “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.”       … Continue reading

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Think deeply on that!

The Hebrew word Selah appears 71 times in the book of Psalms.  Its exact original meaning is uncertain.  Appearing in Psalms that have elsewhere words of musical direction, it is thought to be instruction for a meaningful pause, during which the … Continue reading

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Read it again, Mommy

When reading to my children many years ago, they never let me skip a page.  When I was tired and wanted to abbreviate the nighttime ritual, they knew immediately if two pages were turned, instead of one.  They never seemed … Continue reading

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The Quiet Time

Jesus set the pattern for how desperately we need to seek God’s wisdom, power, and guidance daily.  After an extremely busy day and evening before, it is said of Him  In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got … Continue reading

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Longing For Home

For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.            Philippians 3:20 The believer in Christ belongs to another unseen world.  The more he reads of his … Continue reading

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“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.”

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.        Colossians 3:16 What is the importance … Continue reading

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I Give You Peace.

In the night, I was thanking God for the wonderful blessing of peace.   This is not something to be expected from the world or our personal circumstances.  It is a wonderful kindness of God to gift us with this blessing. Peace I … Continue reading

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Who Do We Reflect to People?

Moses had a very close relationship with God during his wilderness service.  80-120 years old during this stressful time, he had learned dependence on God.  Speaking to God often in the Tent of Meeting as a friend (Exodus 33:11), it might be … Continue reading

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Who is Grateful?

Richard is grateful for the Faithful Shepherd who has patiently led him along in a very happy and fulfilling life.  Discovering a relationship with God, he has moved from a life characterized by worried performance to one of grateful resting. He … Continue reading

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