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In this life, if you have anything to pardon, pardon quickly. Slow forgiveness is little better than no forgiveness.
From James 3:17-18: “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.”
From Psalm 92:1-2: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; to declare Your steadfast love in the morning, and Your faithfulness by night.”
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Awesome God
Watching over us
His lasting, eternal Creation
From Heaven
His sovereignty covers
Always faithful in devotion
His greatness
Prevails over all
As the Most High
Standing above
His wisdom proclaims
Past, present, and future
His work
Scatters His enemies
Bringing gladness and joy
Our Father
Assuring, unselfish love
Reaching deeply into souls
Heavenly Father
Standing tall forever
Above any and all
Our Rock
He stands mightily
Each and every day
Forever awesome
His transforming power
Offers gift of Grace
Always upright
For the righteous
His path to Salvation
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Two things stand like stone. Kindness in another’s trouble, courage in your own.
Don’t worry about people from your past. There’s a reason why they didn’t make it to your future.
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I woke up in the middle of the night last week. A muffled series of sounds were coming from the kitchen, and no doubt my beautiful wife was up to something.
She had been fasting all day after we both enjoyed a pleasant mid-morning brunch., and now her hunger harshly interrupted her need for sleep.
I rose out of bed and began to creep silently toward the kitchen.
In the meantime, my wife was in the process of raiding the fridge for a midnight smorgasbord. She had laid out a scrumptious feast on the kitchen counter with all kinds of tasty treasures.
She selected only three items, and was more than ready to sample a scrumptious, fried chicken leg and a cold piece of her favorite pepperoni pizza.
As I approached the kitchen, the only light was coming from the still-open refrigerator. As I slipped unannounced into the kitchen, my wife’s midnight buffet was consuming into its final course . . . dessert of course!
She was enjoying her final choice . . . a slice of decadent triple chocolate cake.
She turned and was shocked to see me up at this midnight hour (since I am usually a very sound sleeper). She confidently told me, “I’m not night eating. It’s time for ‘nunch.’”
With her mouth full, she asked, “Please pass me another slice of this yummy cake?”
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The church is not an end in itself, it is a means to the end of the Kingdom of God.
From Matthew 18:20: “For where two or three are gathered in My name, I am there among them.”
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Winter’s journey, preparing to expire
Arctic cold and wet snow, moving aside
Back in the neighborhood, spirit on fire
More than ready, empty sidewalk can’t hide
Dressed in layers, protected from the brisk air
Total darkness masks the pre-dawn heavens
Not even the moon can offer a flare
This walk takes off, two hours before seven
The pace awakens long-dormant muscles
Stay alert, skewed sidewalk lurking ahead
Heading for home, the final pace hustles
This quiet journey, beats sleeping in bed
Coming days welcome a season of spring
Allowing more walks, a waiting heart sings
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Reading news without reading the Bible will inevitably lead to an unbalanced life, an anxious spirit, a worried and depressed soul.
From Proverbs 30:5: “Every Word of God proves true; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.”
In the pre-dawn glow
God’s light guides us to a start—
Witness a new day
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Resurrection sings
Jesus is indeed alive—
Praise and follow Him
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Out of the darkness
Comes an opportunity—
Be silent, listen
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To serve God is the deliberate love-gift of a nature that has heard the call of God.
From Galatians 1:15-16: “But when God, who had set me apart before I was born and called me through His Grace, was pleased to reveal His Son to me, so that I might proclaim Him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with any human being.”
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Raining heavily, this quiet Monday begins abnormally slow
Foregoing my usual morning walk, creating a tranquil flow
Drinking the day’s first cup of coffee, feeling absolutely fine
Enjoying the calmness and gray skies, for yet another time
Reading from the Bible, reflecting on God-inspired devotions
Feeling relaxed and silently focused, without much emotion
Listening to favorite old songs, tuning up a heartfelt smile
Realizing that my bike waits again, for some indoor miles
Praying to the Lord that my family enjoys a great day
Knowing that He will bring them peace along the way
Editing some poetry lines, now looking nearly ready to post
Searching for another thought, crafting words which boast
Appreciating another morning, more than ever before
Absorbing it into my soul, feeling delightfully restored
Looking forward to tomorrow morning, whatever it brings
Facing a day flowing with rain, lifting up this heart to sing
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