Monthly Archives: August 2018

The real deal . . .

Fakes and ‘knock-offs’ are a common occurrence today especially when it comes to religion. The Psalmist noticed the same problem in his day; “Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands. They have mouths, but they do … Continue reading

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His presence

Can you sense the presence of a person even if they aren’t there?  If you say – yes – does that means your sensory perception notices  imaginary persons and you’re crazy?  If you say no – are you just stating … Continue reading

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God comes down to the dumpster

Most religions have deities that rise above, stand alone and are unapproachable.  Our God came down.  Our God stands with us.  Our God knows where we live and knocks at our door! God came to us; “And the Word was … Continue reading

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Trusting and Blessed

Getting blessed is a big deal.  The Merriam-Webster dictionary give the sense of the word as; “bringing pleasure, contentment, or good fortune ie: a blessed event.”  In the world, to get blessed is like winning the lottery.  All you have … Continue reading

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Fear – the right kind is a good thing!

The world doesn’t like fear based living.  Christine Louise Hohlbaum in Psychology Today writes; “Fear is a tricky human emotion. It can paralyze you. It can keep you from your dreams. It can keep you small. It can also keep … Continue reading

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Son of David

King David prophesied the triumph of the LORD over all the world;  “The Lord said to my Lord, ‘Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.’ The Lord shall send the rod of Your strength out … Continue reading

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Down and out

When you’re down and out, beat up and broken, you’ll know who your saviour is.  He’s the Person who takes your hand when no one else will.  He’s the Person who sees you not for what you did but for … Continue reading

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The help you need . . .

There are lots of ways to help others.  Not all of the ways are really helpful.  You can help by solving a person’s problems for them only to be disappointed by their failure to learn from their mistakes and lack … Continue reading

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The wicked are finally silenced

History shows that oppression can be a cycle.  People get a turn to be oppressed and to oppress.  What starts the cycle?  How does it work and when will it stop? The Psalmist tells us when a people start a … Continue reading

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