July, 2014

• 27 July

  Playing Pranks …Waging War

  

  TP-ing, it’s one of the favorite ‘harmless’ pranks of teenagers (and even some adults.) It is the act of throwing rolls of toilet paper into trees, bushes and yards. It can be done as a friendly prank or it can be done as an act of revenge. One can even ...

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• 26 July

  There Is No Party In Hell

  

  There Is No Party In Hell By Joel B. To many people the idea of salvation seems silly. They think that it is “uncool” and that all the cool people will be partying in hell. I am here to tell you today that there is no party in hell. In ...

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• 26 July

  God at Work

  

  God created the world for humanity, and He created us to work within that world.  Work is not part of the curse.  It is part of our very design for we are made in His image, and God is a worker!  For that reason,work is a perfect arena to see ...

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• 26 July

  OUR HOPE: Whom Shall I Fear?

  

  ‘The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?’ Psalm 27:1 (ESV) We often find ourselves in situations that bring fear.  Sometimes it is physical fear and sometimes it is spiritual fear.  To ...

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• 25 July

  Do You Make A Difference?

  

  To celebrate our 20th anniversary several years ago, my husband and I journeyed to a beach outside the old city of Charleston, South Carolina. Arriving in the early evening, we headed straight for the shore. Mostly deserted by the day’s visitors, it offered quiet and peace from a full day ...

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• 25 July

  Unstoppable vs. Immovable

  “On pay day, we’re going to spend a portion of the money on that vacation we’ve been planning for years. No more waiting. We’re doing it.” “No dear, we’re not. We’re going to give that portion to the church. We’ve already talked about this, and I’ve decided this is what ...

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• 25 July

  Child-like Forgiveness

  

  I was lying in bed with my daughter, then nine years old, while praying for her at bedtime.  It had been a rather harrowing day and she had gotten the brunt of my frustration in a way that now seemed extremely harsh.  I sensed there was a problem because she ...

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• 24 July

  Reflections of Glory

  

  Everyone needs hope.  Without hope, despair and darkness settle in wreaking destruction in lives.  Without hope, there is no vision, no goal, no energy…and eventually, no life.  For believers in Christ, the treasure of hope rests in us for Jesus is the ‘Hope of Glory’!  We are to be the ...

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• 24 July

  Just In Time!

  

  “Father sat down on the edge of the narrow bed. “Corrie,” he began gently, “when you and I go to Amsterdam-when do I give you your ticket?” I sniffed a few times, considering this. “Why, just before we get on the train.” “Exactly, and our wise Father in heaven knows ...

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• 23 July

  Our Hope: Be A Glory Giver!

  

  ‘Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.’ Psalm 34:3 (NIV) Our children’s department at church just finished their yearly Vacation Bible School last week.  As usual, it was a resounding success.  Lots of kids attended, the church membership worked hard, and there were some who were ...

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