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Bible and Quote - February 8-12
     'Bible verse and quote' from Jan Couns

My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart. Psalm 7:10 Fear overcomes belief or belief overcomes fear. Dennis Cope, Christian teacher God is a righteous judge, And in strength God has indignation against the wicked every day. Psalm 7:11 What is your response when others do their worst to you? Be encouraged that God knows what is happening and will judge sin. If you walk with integrity, you may be confident that God will deal with those who sin against you. Warren Wiersbe, American pastor and a prolific writer of Christian literature, b. 1929 If…

Stand for Jesus
     'God's Words For US' from Cecelia Lester

“Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue, for they loved praise from men more than praise from God.” John 12:42-43 (NIV) John writes of leaders who secretly believed in the Master’s teachings. These men feared being cast out of the Hebrew house of worship. He makes a bold statement about the reason these men were quiet about their thoughts “for they loved praise from men more…

Be Fruitful
     'Chip Shots from the Ruff of Life' from Tom Kelley

My daughter, Kara, and her husband, Vince, love dogs. No, I mean it, they really love dogs. My son-in-law especially. He becomes attached to dogs so very easily. Let's face it. There's something special about dogs that cats don't have. Walk in the door of a home where a cat lives and you probably won't know it, unless there's that odor. But walk in the door of a home with a dog and you know it immediately. Dogs are the welcome wagon of pets. Their owners rarely open the front door to a guest but what their dog isn't right there with them either saying, "Glad you're here,"…

Husbands
     ''Winging It' from Stan Smith

The other day there was someone on the television who spoke of his "husband". (Note the pronoun.) It made me think. What is the meaning of the word, "husband"? I ask myself that because of the apparent connection to the term "husbandry". Husbandry is the conservation and careful management of resources. Usually it's referring to farm management, but not necessarily. And, as it turns out, this is the idea of the verb, "husband". (Did you know there was a verb form?) The verb means precisely that ... to use economically, to conserve. The word…

Dancing in the Hidden Light
     'The Way' from Kevin Pauley

In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. – John 1:4-5 There once was a very poor tzaddik whose church could not afford to pay more than a pittance, not enough to live on. So the tzaddik lived in poverty. Despite this the elder was always happily satisfied with his small portion in life. He would walk about in threadbare clothes with an erect posture, radiating joy. He loved the Holy Scriptures and would seek out wise teachers so that he could improve his knowledge and understanding…

Walking (2-4-11)
     'Today's Little Lift' from Jim Bullington

Of all the forms of exercise that humans can choose, perhaps the most universally accepted and practiced form is walking. There are all sorts and types of walking that one can do. It can be fast, slow, intense, leisurely, long, short, uphill, downhill, straight, or crooked. It can be in the heat of the day or in the cool of the evening. It can be done alone, as a couple, in a small group, or even in huge numbers to raise funds for some worthy cause. There are almost as many styles of walking as there are people on the earth. Some have such distinct walks that their identity can be…

Jesus Christ is the One Who Saves Us from Our Sins
     'Word from Scotland' from Sandy Shaw

For three Sabbaths Paul is reasoning with these Jews from the Scriptures – Acts Chapter 17. We are looking at how the Church in Thessalonica was birthed before going on to read part of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians. Paul is opening up the Word of God - teaching the people that……

Moses needed a name for God
     'Refreshment in Refuge' from Gina Burgess

Have you ever wondered why Moses asked God, "What name shall I give the Israelites when they ask?" Perhaps it is simply that names connoted character or aspects of a person. " And God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM." And He said, "Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, 'I AM has sent me to you.' " Exodus 3:14 YHWH -- self sufficient, I AM, no beginning, no end, eternal, infinite, forever. LORD God. Several places we find YHWH written before the word 'ĕlôhı̂ym which is translated God, but is actually the…

Compromise And Stair Steps
     ''Christ in You...'' from Dale Krebbs

Many in our world have sought for, worked and sacraficed for, a "lasting peace" for hundreds of years. Thus far it has eludeded them. Compromise has always been a strategy in world conflicts, although sometimes just an option if all else fails. The bottom line finally becomes just the best deal you can get, not what the peacemakers would like. Diplomacy assumes a give and take approach to world affairs and crisis. For nations, it is forced by war or national interests, and in this age, possible world destruction. However, one war, one completed international agreement…

Psalms 91:5
     'Voice of Inspiration' from Andy Castro

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Psalm 91:5 KJV We can see here the author is still speaking to himself. Still making declarations to his soul. King David did something amazing recorded in 1 Samuel 30:6(KJV), And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. David's tribe of people were going to kill him. He was greatly distressed as we all would…

Laughter Is Natures Biggest Remedy
     'Inspiration For You' from Randy Mitchell

We all experience challenges, along with moments of pain, stress, and tension. It's just part of what makes us human as we travel through our individual journeys. However, one thing I've noticed is that those who carry the ability to laugh and allow humor to always be at the forefront of their demeanor are some of the happiest people I know. When life gives them lemons they make lemonade, when problems or people try and come up against them, they shrug them off and quickly pull a joke from their basket of endless humor. As they face challenges which would cause most to look…