Christ in the Holidays

Christ in the Holidays If you hurry, you can get it all done. Order gifts online. Haul decorations from the attic. Set up the tree.  If you waste no time, you can get the oil changed, make up the guest bed, and clean the house. Plan the Birthday Party for...

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Treasures, Integrity, and Death

Treasures, Integrity, and Death One of the habits I formed as a young believer is to read a chapter of Proverbs a day. It’s simple enough to pick the chapter after the day’s date. Before you know it, you have read through the whole book of Proverbs twelve times a...

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Cling to God (Joshua 23:6-8)

Cling to God (Joshua 23:6-8) When God transferred leadership from Moses to Joshua at the beginning of the book of Joshua we read of God’s charge for Joshua to be strong and courageous. That Joshua was to hold onto God’s commands, to keep himself from turning away to the right...

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Intentional Parenting: Giving

A POOR LADY GIVES HER PENNIES TO JESUS Mark 12:41-44 Children can grow up to be cheerful givers. All children can learn that giving is God’s way. It takes practice and demonstration. Help your children practice giving by encouraging them to focus on the birthday friend rather than themselves when...

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