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February 26

Food, money, possessions, products. We all have something we hoard, whether consciously or not. We save and collect and store away. “Just in case…,” we say to justify it. For me, it’s...
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February 25

When Jesus walked the earth, He already intimately knew heaven. He prayed in His deepest distress to do the will of the Father.
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February 24

George Mueller, a devoted man of prayer and leader in the care of orphans in 19th-century England, wrote:  
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February 23

When my kids were teenagers, they experimented with clever ways to get mom and dad to say yes. They’d go to a friend’s house after school, call to see if they could stick around for dinner, and...
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February 20

Growing up Catholic, we either prayed a recited prayer or talked to God in our heads only. For example, said with great speed just before a meal,  “Bless us, oh Lord, with these, thy gifts, which...
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February 19

A few years back, I was having an intense conversation with a Christian friend. In a condescending voice, she said to me, “Well, right now I am fasting about that exact thing.”
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February 18

God’s forgiveness is central to Christianity. Eternity with Him is available on His terms (mercy) at His expense (grace) to anyone interested. The Bible is clear that we are saved by God’s...
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February 17

On a trip to Florida to visit my son, his wife, and 2 kids, they took me to a seaside village where sea sponges are the main draw for tourists. My son, Dan, had been running late and skipped...
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February 16

“So, are you saying I’m going to hell? How dare you!” Many who claim to follow Jesus will never experience this reaction. I don’t pray that everyone will have this experince, but I do have an...