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March 16, 2011

The Free Offer of Mercy in God’s Word

I sat down to write this post last night and realized I had no idea what to write. Seems appropriate after my posting of MercyMe’s “Word of God Speak” on Monday, since “I’m finding myself at a loss for words.” So I decided to read the...

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March 15, 2011

The Jericho Strategy

On Sunday, our pastor gave a great sermon based on Joshua 5:13 – 6:5, and I wanted to share a little bit of what he said, with my own thoughts and where it led me woven in. This section of scripture is titled “The Fall of...

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March 14, 2011

Music Monday Extra – Word of God Speak

Last night we had our kick-off event for Wordstrong at church. The Wordstrong reading schedule started on Ash Wednesday, but Sunday evening was a better night for a big gathering. We sang some great songs, including one of my favorites called Ancient Words. Our pastor gave a great message...

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March 13, 2011

Psalm 18 for Psalm Sunday

This Psalm looks to the Lord for strength in times of disaster and trouble, so I thought it was appropriate to post today in light of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. I have only posted part of the Psalm, but you can click here...

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March 12, 2011

News and a Witness from Japan

I received an email today from my friend who has family in Japan. He provided an update on the situation there from his mom’s perspective. I was so touched by the story of him mom and dad’s ministry there, which continues through him mom even during...

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March 12, 2011

Prayers for Japan and a Hurting World

There’s been another huge natural disaster. The 8.6 earthquake and tsunami in Japan is all over the news. Close to a thousand people have been killed and many more are missing. The tsunami has put the nuclear power plant in Fukushima, Japan in danger of a meltdown....

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March 10, 2011

Patience Kindness Goodness – A Poem about Fruit

As I wrote last Thursday, one of the things I am so thankful for is the Holy Spirit. He is such a blessing in my life and helps me in so many ways. It seems only appropriate to take another Thankful Thursday to continue my...

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March 9, 2011

The Beginning and End of Discipline

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, which is a period of 40 days (not counting Sundays) until Easter. Traditionally, Christians (as least in the liturgical denominations) have given up something for Lent in order to participate in and better understand the sacrifice of...

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