The Lord Did It

I remember visualizing the devil as a red guy with a pitchforked tail. I now realize how naïve that I was. He is in disguise often. He temps me in all sorts of ways. I must be on guard against His evil schemes. One of the ways I can be alert is to study the…

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Multiplication

There are four mathematical basic operations of arithmetic. There is addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication. Multiplication in its simplest form is repeated addition of a number. I was not a huge math fan when I was in school. Math touches every person on the planet in some form.  I’ve used math while in ministry. I’ve…

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Instantly

I like things to be on time or early. I use our microwave oven to cook quickly. We purchased an “Insta-pot” a few years ago to add to our arsenal of quick cooking. Even though I cook with a microwave, it’s takes minutes or seconds to cook. When I think of the word “instantly” –…

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Evil

I have been taught to recognize evil and wickedness since I was a young kid. We don’t always call “it” that anymore. We use all sorts of “softer” terms like indiscretion, mistake, bad behavior, bad actor, immoral to describe evil.  I think evil deeds reflect an evil heart. I believe our behavior flows from our…

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Personal Holiness

What does holiness look like in someone? I used to imagine that it was someone who wore white. I also thought it might me be someone in a high-up leadership position in the church. Over the years I’ve learned that the people I thought were holy were 100% human. I’ve also thought that holiness is…

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Speechless

There have been a few times when I was so surprised or dumbfounded that I didn’t know what to say. That doesn’t mean I didn’t say something. I’m a bit of a nervous talker. If the silence goes too long in a conversation, I will figure out a way to keep it going. That is…

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