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Psalm 119 story…chapter 6
Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. Psalm 119.54 I count it a privilege to say that during my life so far I found residence in Iowa, Illinois, Washington, Oregon, California, Virginia, Kentucky, and Texas … Continue reading
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Psalm 119 story…chapter 5
I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. Psalm 119.45, NLT Is there a difference between liberty and license? Is freedom more valuable than anarchy? Is it possible to do as one pleases without “hurting” someone … Continue reading
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My Psalm 119 story…chapter 4
Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. Psalm 119.37, NLT The sunrise is spectacular this morning. The air is clear and cool and the color of the warmth promised to soon come is playing on … Continue reading
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Tagged atheism, belief, Devotional, doubt, evolution, faith, goodness, grace, purpose, suffering
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Naked, Needy, and No Instructions
So this is the time of year where “pretend” rules the culture. We pretend we have money, so we spend a lot. We pretend we believe in something so we either go to church or Macy’s, whichever suits. I could … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible Study, children, christianity, church, community, faith, family, friendship, philosophy, purpose, teens, worship, youth
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Chasing Rainbows
Three-dimensional spectral color superimposed upon the near black canvas of a typical Oregon skyline served all the invitation I needed to cross the street and finally see the “bottom” or “beginning” of a rainbow. I had witnessed dozens of such … Continue reading
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Tagged belief, Devotional, faith, philosophy, purpose, pursuit, rainbow
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Toward Being Thankful
So it is Day 5 in the 40 Days in the Word experience for me. Each day is a joy to spend in God’s word, reviewing truths I know and confessing forgetfulness of truths I learned previously but forgot. Today’s … Continue reading
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