Year: 2022
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I’ve been told at a young age how trust, when broken, becomes difficult to repair. How? Because once you break someone’s trust, your subsequent courses of action may be held with suspicion. Are your motives true? Or are you just putting up a show? Are you telling the truth? And no one wants to become…
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Sometimes, no matter how far you search for truth from a person who decided to steer clear of it, you won’t get anywhere. And it’s incredible how one can feign repentance but never really feel remorse about their deed. Remember how truth sets one free? Those who never wanted the truth feel imprisoned by the…
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Jesus even expanded it further in Luke 6:27-30 (MSG): To you who are ready for the truth, I say this: Love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the supple moves of prayer for that person. If someone slaps you…
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Then do something. I learned that it’s one thing to dream and another to do something that will help you make it happen. And often, dreaming about how something should happen is consuming. So that the more you pour your energy and emotions into it, but without actual work to make it happen, you may…
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I can remember how God is barely mentioned in the Book of Ruth. But in retrospect, you can see how the hand of God is at work. And it amazes me how, in the most mundane times, you find yourself doing the things that will lead you to an exact moment where you are supposed…
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Today, I am reminded that there is no authority above the LORD. So whoever has the political powers today, if “there is peace and order, it’s God’s order.” Romans 13:1-7 MSG (To Be a Responsible Citizen) 1-3a Be a good citizen. All governments are under God. Insofar as there is peace and order, it’s God’s order.…
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It’s been a mystery to me why I’m easily irritated with the pettiest things on some days. And I even feel guilty for acting out of my usual (rational) self. But did you know? Some of your daily habits contribute to how irritable you may become throughout your day. Here’s a list from These Habits…
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