Hebrews12 speaks of running the race marked out before us with perseverance, fixing our eyes on Jesus. Somewhere in my past I heard a definition for perseverance that I just loved: Inner strength to withstand stress in order to accomplish God’s best. I’ve reminded myself …
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Ready for a Shakedown? During my college summers, I worked at Philmont National Boy Scout Ranch in NE New Mexico. Part of my duties as Ranger included going out on the trail and teaching backpacking skills. Each time I met my new crew, time was …
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God anointed Jesus: “to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil …
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“God is good to one and all; everything He does is suffused with grace.” Psalm 145:9 The Message In the midst of betrayal, there’s stress. No doubt about it. Throw in …
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