NASB… New American Standard Version KJV… King James Version NIV… New International Version TPT… The Passion Translation OGV… Old Guy Version I read the NASB. When I started reading and memorizing the Bible, I chose the NASB over the KJV because of the modern English in the NASB. Once I started memorizing scripture it was […]
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You have put joy in my heart, more than when the grain and new wine are abundant. In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, Lord, have me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:7-8 Joy and peace are my guardians. I focus on joy and peace in my prayers because I can discern when I do
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During the past three months, most days I have meditated in Psalm 4. This Psalm has become a good friend. I consider favorite chapters/verses to be friends. They talk to me and through them, I talk to God. I get wisdom and revelation from these passages. They often chastise, and proverbially kick me in the
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Today is my last day of isolation after being diagnosed with COVID. I’m well by God’s grace and your prayers! With lots of time to read, write, think, and do some work around the house, I’ve been thinking about freedom in Christ and its relationship to COVID. What else does a pastor think about during
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I write this early morning, Wednesday morning. Tuesday was the election. The result of the election is unknown. I didn’t get up to watch election results; I woke up to pray. My mother was an “up at all hours on her knees” prayer warrior. I asked her once why she prayed so often. She replied,
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Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15 (NASB) The first Interruption was written March 19, 2020. My goal is to interrupt your life, your lethargy, and perhaps your breakfast. But please, never
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For a Child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 All governments rest upon the Prince of Peace. Power promises peace and prosperity. Power is gained through these promises. Power fails miserably. Jesus keeps
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But stay alert at all times, praying that you will have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man. Luke 21:36 Intercession… needed today more than ever. Needed tomorrow too, and the next day even more. What will your life be like in 2021? What
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I would have despaired unless I believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:13-14 (NASB) The election will be officially over Tuesday, November 3. The results should be
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Today we interrupt Interruptions. Never in the history of Interruptions have we had a guest Interrupter. Admittedly, a short history with Interruptions since it began last March. When I wrote Interruption #172 … Suffering As Joy, a sister, who I have long respected, responded by saying that we needed a “Theology of Suffering” for teens.
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