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Dec 13 2008

A Well of Optimism

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by Max Lucado
“You must change and become like little children. Otherwise, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 18:3
Bedtime is a bad time for kids. No child understands the logic of going to bed while there is energy left in the body or hours left in the day.
My children are no exception. A few [...]

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Dec 06 2008

Some Facts about Fruit

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by Rick Warren
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)
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One of my fondest memories of growing up is my father’s garden. It seemed my dad grew everything in his garden. In fact, he [...]

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Nov 08 2008

Centurion Humility

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by Jon Walker
For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, “Go,” and he goes; and that one, “Come,” and he comes. I say to my servant, “Do this,” and he does it. Matthew 8:9 (NIV)
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Jesus noted the centurion in the Gospels was a man [...]

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Oct 11 2008

How to Face an Uncertain Future

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by Rick Warren
Do not boast about [what you’re going to do] tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. Proverbs 27:1 (NIV)
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The Bible offers three timeless principles for facing an uncertain future:
1. Let God set your goals. It’s foolish to make any plans without first consulting God. He’s [...]

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Aug 31 2008

Perfect Love

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by Max Lucado
Isn’t it good to know that even when we don’t love with a perfect love, he does? God always nourishes what is right. He always applauds what is right. He has never done wrong, led one person to do wrong, or rejoiced when anyone did wrong. For he is love, and love “does [...]

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