…That times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord (Acts 3:19, NASB1995). Feeling refreshed… I want this, how about you? Have you ever said, “I just need a vacation,” or “If I could just get a good night’s sleep,” or “I will be fine if I adjust my life to have more down […]
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Today, Interruptions gets theological. With many, and with me too, theological implies confusing. The following passage in the Bible is the one that confuses me the most: … Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure (Philippians 2:12-13 ESV).
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I take vitamins. My list includes Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and a multi-vitamin. I take other supplements including Cranberry, Elderberry, Saw Palmetto, Red Yeast Rice, CQ10, and recently, a Beet mixture for a morning smoothie. My wife looks at me weirdly when I use both hands to get all my supplements into my mouth. She
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However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband (Ephesians 5:33). I tread cautiously on this topic. When I write on relationships, especially marriage, I feel like a hypocrite. I can write what scripture teaches and give information authoritatively with the exhortation of – you
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No, I’m not writing about the 1950s and 1960s and yes, I was alive then! I’m writing about 15 consecutive Psalms that King David wrote – 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65 – oops, left out 59. The 15: The 50s & 60s Psalms! The background of
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Only as the Lord has assigned you, as God has called you, in this way you should walk (1 Corinthians 7:17 OGV). You have a narrow path of God’s calling. Your calling is the purpose that God created for you before time began. You are made with talents and have opportunities and resources to fulfill
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Posted by Jesus over 2,000 years ago as His last message to His followers: All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I
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For everyone born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith! (1 John 5:4). The Greek word for overcome is nike! Long before Michael Jordan helped elevate an obscure shoe company to huge profits and worldwide influence, God had a better idea. He wanted us
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Years back, I called a church in Texas to speak with the Executive Pastor. I was writing a magazine article on this church, so I was asking the pastor for an interview. He responded to my request by saying, “Sure, why don’t you come to morning prayer at our church?” I responded that I would
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There’s no internet! Earthquake, tornado, 12 inches of snow, differing disasters – but is there any statement more frustrating than… There’s no internet! It happened to me this morning. I was up early, drove to my office, and was ready to write a brilliant Interruption. But there was no internet. I have large monitors and