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Living the Dream?

Living the Dream? Picture it, if you will–a shiny, beautiful baby grand piano. Some people want one and they don’t even play a note. They may see a baby grand as a sign of prestige or perhaps as a great conversation piece. Some may just want one to add flair ...

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Young Orphan Demonstrates the Key to a Prosperous Life

Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 1 Timothy 6:6 For many years, I have read this verse as: “Godliness + Contentment = the key to abundant living”. Recently, I began glimpsing another understanding:  Being content with godliness is the pinnacle of prosperity–the primary purpose of our lives.  Doesn’t ...

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Anything That Grows: Lessons from a Lawnmower

I was sitting here in my kitchen, working, when I noticed the grinding whirr of a lawnmower outside. A very familiar sound of summer—it’s grass cutting time. I live in a condo, so I am not the one who has to take on that responsibility (thankfully), but whoever holds that ...

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God Wants You to Feel His Love

“I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me.” Song of Solomon 7:10 I want you to stop for just a second and ask yourself a question. Do you feel loved? Don’t answer too quickly but really reflect on the question. Don’t give me the pat answer or the ...

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