Dear Faith Family, But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons, (Galatians 4:4-5). My wife with her buggy all loaded with care,And me with no purpose but just to be there. When what to my wandering eyes did appear?A give away drawing...
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Dear Faith Family, But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, (1 Corinthians 12:24). They exist in over twenty different varieties. By 2025 it is predicted that the global industry will be worth some 15,900 million dollars. You can trace their history back to the 17th century in Turkey (I know, John wrote about them). They even hav...
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Dear Faith Family, For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord, (1 Thessalonian...
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Dear Faith Family, Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told, (Habakkuk 1:5). Undoubtedly, you've been assaulted by "The Signs"! They're orange. Strike one. They bear tidings of bad news. Strike two. They read something akin to "Road Construction Ahead". Strike three. Just over a mile ...
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Dear Faith Family, Therefore encourage one another with these words, (1 Thessalonians 4:18). The phone rang. From overseas, the voice on the other end carried with it a slight tone of urgency. As a summer missionary, she had been asked to teach a Bible Study. Her question? How do I do that? She wasn't quite sure what to say. Ever been there? Maybe someone asked you to sp...
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Dear Faith Family, Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens! Praise Him for His mighty deeds; praise Him according to His excellent greatness!, (Psalm 150:1-2). What a delight! Our entire family (all our kids and grandkids enveloped our home over the Labor Day weekend)! One afternoon we gathered at the neighborhood pool. It was rathe...
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Dear Faith Family, How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?, (Psalm 13:1-2). It's here! August 15 did arrive! I know you're excited, right?! At this point you are wondering: "what's the significance of...
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"Something to Thank About" Dear Faith Family, I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, (1 Corinthians 1:4). I confess, there are a few things in this world for which I am not thankful: mosquitos, fire ants, and pine beetles (especially when they inhabit pine trees in my yard!) to name a few. That being said, ...
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Dear Faith Family, And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith, (Galatians 6:9-10). Who knew?! You can actually move a ton of sand with a shovel! I know what you're thinking. "That's a bad idea." Or "the...
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"Ignorance Ain't So Bliss" Dear Faith Family, As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, (1 Peter 1:14). With your finger, scroll up from the bottom of the screen on an apple watch. Up pops any number of icons. Like how much battery life is left, flashlight, airplane mode. And there in the midst is a phone icon with radiating par...
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