Lessons Learned on the Journey

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But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it. Matthew 7:14 NLT …

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Devoted or Lukewarm?

But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. Revelation 3:16 NLT …

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Discouraged?

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again – my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:5 NLT …

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Giving Thanks

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 NIV …

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A Sinking Bob

But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. …

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When trouble comes...

When trouble comes I am so prone to look to myself or to others for answers. The end of that journey is often frustration and anger. My mentor in Hungary - a wise gentleman who had known suffering,…

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Forgiveness

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew…

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Enthusiasm

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, and not for men... Colossians 3:23 NIV …

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Uncoupling Justice and Righteousness

…but let him who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I…

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Better By Affliction

Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. …

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