2023 January 16

  • Avoiding Self-Righteousness

    “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you shut the door of the Kingdom of Heaven in people’s faces. You won’t go in yourselves, and you don’t let others enter either.” -Matthew 23:13 Have you ever been around someone who seemed to exude self-righteousness? Often it’s difficult to respect

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  • God’s Tests

    …”What have I done? What is my crime? How have I wronged your father, that he is trying to take my life?” – 1 Samuel 20:1 The cost of being one of God’s anointed can be great. Those whom God has anointed for service and influence in His Kingdom go through a special preparation. David

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  • Listening to the Father’s Heart

    Son, do you realize that I am your greatest cheerleader? Sometimes you beat yourself up because you fall short. Hey, no one is perfect. Only my son made the “A” plan. You and the rest of my sons and daughters must realize I make your “B” and “C” plans my “A” plan. Remember, I am

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  • It’s Time for a Funeral

    I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. (Gal 2:20). “There’s nothing wrong with you that a good funeral won’t solve,” I said to the woman. “I’ll even send you flowers!” She smiled in response. I was speaking figuratively to the woman who was stressing out about

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