Archive | November, 2015

Complain or adjust

“Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe”  Philippians 2:14-15 (NIV) I was taking a basketball coaching class on-line. There was a statement made that jumped out at me. […]

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Lord, step into my steps

“A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps”  Proverbs 14:15 (NIV) At times it seems that we just go through our “day to day” and go along with the crowd, floating through our routines. God cares about our daily grind, and He wants to weave into it! A basketball […]

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Take a hike

“Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God”  Genesis 6:9 (NIV) When I was first married I tried to think of creative dates to take my new bride on. If I couldn’t think of anything, there was always the option of going to a good movie. […]

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The two “Big O’s”

“Consider it joyful whenever you encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations. Be assured that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance and patience”  James 1:2-3 (Amplified Bible) Do we view trials, hard times and temptations, as OBSTACLES in the way of our happiness. Or are they actually OPPORTUNITIES […]

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Wash your hands

“The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands He has rewarded me”  (Psalm 18:20 NIV) As a young boy, I remember smelling the aroma of my mother’s home cooking drifting through our house. I would be watching Batman or Bugs Bunny anticipating that magical call of “come and get it, […]

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