For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure, (Philippians 2:13)...
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, Philippians 2:5....
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing, (John 15:5)....
Dear Faith Family, Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand, Isaiah 41:10. It`s a kids ride. Right? I mean my brother in law was asking his daughter, age seven, if she wanted to ride. No big deal, right? Standing in line, we couldn't really see the ride itself. ...
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Dear Faith Family, I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of Your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High, (Psalm 9:1-2). He lost his wallet. Not a big deal, right? I mean, he's only a young child. It's not like he lost a driver's license or credit cards. But for this young boy, his bi...
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Dear Faith Family, Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid, (John 14:27). It happened over lunch. It all started with: "I've got something I want to get your opinion on." My friend said let's go now. Off to the house we did drive. In route I informed my wife that ...
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"A Bigger and Better Hunt" Dear Faith Family, Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal, (Matthew 6:19-20). Ever been on a bigger and better hunt? It's a group game. Divid...
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"Something to Smile About" Dear Faith Family, A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed, (Proverbs 15:13). With a scoop in her right fist and a spatula in her left, she planted both firmly on the counter between us. Weapons now at ready, her contagious smile stretched clear across the counter and lit up the whole room! Simultaneous...
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