Amazing wonders
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Age and health problems have caused me, to stop driving at night. But, I love to go to church.
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Who is the ‘real you?’
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“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” (Prov. 23:7) Our thoughts about ourselves are often diametrically opposed to the truth of who we really are in Christ. Many times we evaluate ourselves based on our looks, our educational level, our finances, who our spouse is or if we are married or single, our job or career and many other things. All such external matters have nothing to do with our true identity. Such evaluations will almost always deceive us. Only when you agree with God’s declarations about you will you be thinking correctly. I am more than a conqueror through Him who loved me. (Rom. 8:37) I am raised and seated with Him in heavenly places. (Eph. 2:6) I am the righteousness of God in Christ. (2 Cor. 5:21) There is no condemnation because I am in Christ Jesus. (Rom. 8:1) I am free from the law of sin and death. (Rom. 8:2) Jesus has been made unto me wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption. (1 Cor. 1:30) I am always led in triumph in Christ Jesus. (2 Cor. 2:14) I am a new creation in Christ. (2 Cor. 5:17) I am blessed with every blessing in Christ. (Eph. 1:3) I am created in Him for good works. (Eph. 2:10) I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Phil. 4:13) By His stripes I was healed. (Isa. 53:5)
The Country Parson
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Throughout my years, I have had many crazy days. I guess it's crazy days that develop character.
The Country Parson
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If you don't have any fun in life, what is the purpose? I know life is more than just having fun, but there is a place for fun in our daily lives. Everyone has their idea of what fun is, and we don't always agree on that.
Turning Point reacts to death
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Every one of us at Turning Point USA is crushed and devastated by the hateful murder of our founder and guiding light, Charlie Kirk. All of us have lost a leader, a mentor, and a friend. Above all, our hearts are with Erika and their two children. Charlie was the ideal husband and the perfect father. Above all else, we ask you to pray for the Kirks after the incomprehensible loss they have suffered. More than anyone, Charlie believed in the power of argument and good-faith debate to find the truth and guide people towards, if not agreement, then at least mutual understanding. Charlie was no stranger to threats. He received thousands throughout his life. But he always prioritized reaching as many young Americans as possible over his own personal safety. Now, Charlie has become America's greatest martyr to the freedom of speech he so adored. In his thirty-one ears, Charlie lived more than anv of us will in a hundred. He had an overwhelming passion for life and a deep belief in his power as an individual to make a difference. With the spirit of a pioneer, Charlie launched Turning Point out of his parents garage as an 18-year-old with no money, no name recognition, only a dream. His energy and drive were awe-inspiring, without equal and deeply infectious. Charlie refused to squander a single day of his life. He was a natural builder and problem solver, who loved a challenge and saw every setback as a chance to learn, grow, pray, and try again. He was fundamentally decent, always eager to make new friends and allies and to support and defend the ones he had already made. His values were timeless American ones: Honesty, forthrightness, duty, loyalty, and fair play.
Danger of Indifference
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A family died, not long ago, by a fire in their own house. They were not consumed by the flames but suffocated by the smoke. No blaze was visible at all, nor could any alarming sign of fire be discovered from the street, and yet death came as effectually upon them as if they had been burned to ashes.
Welcome Integrity: Godliness
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Crossroads give pause. One stands to consider; it is best to gaze upwards, to seek counsel. One has to be prepared with faith before taking the deciding step. This is the moment I revisit more mindfully than ever before. Being on the fence like an acrobat, requires fortitude, focus, balance and skillful patience. Laugh or cry. One cannot avoid the choice.
The Country Parson
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I have a confession to make. I never realized that the older I get, the more difficult life seems to be.
A better way
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I woke up with these words going over and over in my mind. “A better way.” I had been trying, to learn the correct way, to remove some nose pieces. They were attached to the head gear straps. They fit over my head, for the cpap machine. I always had trouble getting them off. I had been shown how. But, it never worked for me. I had slapped it against the counter, trying to get it off. That had worked one time. Next time, I broke the plastic thing that held it in. It still didn’t come off.
Limitless
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How often have we felt under resourced, out of energy, lacking in talent and with nothing left to give? The truth is that those feelings represent our flesh and natural thinking, not our spirit man. If we could only learn to live in the Spirit and from our re-created spirits, we would see that the resources of heaven are limitless. Not only that, as we give what we have received, what we give is restored and multiplied! “While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” (2 Cor. 4:18) We tend to evaluate everything with our natural eyes and limited knowledge. We make decisions based upon our logic. Because of this, we walk in world of limitations. The problem lies in the fact that we spend too much time considering what we don’t have rather than what we have. The disciples were guilty of this when they informed Jesus that they didn’t have enough food to feed the thousands who were following Him. They were fixated on what they didn’t have, but Jesus asked them what they did have! Five loaves and two fishes were enough! He was using His spiritual eyes to see more than enough. We can do that too! If God’s resources are free and limitless, then there is enough for you and me…..and more than enough! We can freely give because we have freely received! See yourself abounding and overflowing with the resources of heaven, the gifts of the Spirit and the grace and love to lift people up. There is more where that came from.