Category: Voice of Truth
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Joy in the Trial
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4 One of my favorite things about the Book of James is that James didn’t mince…
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To Be Content
For I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. Philippians 4:11 Arrested at least three times. Imprisoned also. Shipwrecked twice. Stoned by an angry crowd to the point that they thought he was dead and drug his body outside the city walls to rot. Lashed 39 times in 5 different sessions, always…
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Throwback Thursday: 3-9-23
Clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Colossians 3:12-13 Almost 3 years have passed since I wrote the reflection below and dear friends, all I can say is God is good. All. The. Time. The truths below are still very…
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3-5-23 Sunday Encouragement
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 Brothers and Sisters, God promises His children so many wonderous things, so I have to wonder, why aren’t more of us living more…
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Strength is for Service
Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter, and not just do what is most convenient for us. Strength is for service, not status. Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking…
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Words Matter: Troubled vs. Tempted
We have this treasure in clay jars so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7 An English major through and through, I’m a lover of language and a firm believer in the importance of citing sources and supporting claims. It…
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Power to Save
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Psalm 46:1-3 Every so often, in all of our lives, we experience a storm. Some are concentrated, short…
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2-26-23 Sunday Encouragement
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 There’s been a song featured on my favorite music streaming channel lately that I just can’t get out of my head. Specifically, the chorus. It goes…
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Where is Your Treasure Stored?
“Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” Matthew 6-19-21 Friday…
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A Heart That Is Wise
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 As we continue to examine God’s faithful care for and transformation of our hearts, I can’t help but think about how God isn’t the only one interested in our hearts. Sweet friend, the enemy is just as interested in the…
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