Trust – Rejoice – Sing

I try to start every day with the Lord in His Word. This one activity has done more to help me grow in my faith, than anything I have ever done.  I went to Bible College. I served as a youth pastor for 20 years. I have delivered messages to the church. I have officiated…

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Trust

I have times when my trust is shaken. I get rattled a bit when this happens. Trust for me is steady. Trust is foundational. Trust in relational. Trust for me is a bit sacred. I trust people I know. I try hard to trust first before mistrust can enter into my heart. I think trust…

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Sleep On It

I grew up with a bit of a fiery temperament. For the most part, I’m very mild-mannered and calm. I do have buttons that can be pushed for sure. You can ask those closest to me what they are, and they will tell you. I will sometimes use the word “frustrated” to soften the fact…

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Recognition

This word has a double meaning. On one hand, it means to see someone you’ve seen before. It also means to acknowledge someone or an accomplishment. I have to have good memory to recognize someone I’ve seen before. If I’ve only had an “acquaintance” relationship with someone, I’m not as likely to recognize them. If…

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Lord Over All

I once heard the phrase that “Jesus must be Lord of all or He’s not Lord at all”. At first glance, this phrase seems pretty harsh and hard. I have been in the process of making Jesus Lord of all for many years. It’s easy to say that He’s Lord, but it’s a bit tougher…

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Eyewitness

When I see something with my own eyes, it is really difficult to convince me that what I saw didn’t happen. I will confess that when something traumatic happens, it’s hard on the eyewitness to comprehend all that just happened. I’m reading through John’s account of Jesus’ life. I’m near the end where Jesus is…

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