Escape

2303) When I was young, I can remember watching the movie, The Great Escape, starring Steve McQueen. I thought, Wow! Look at what all these men did just to escape a German camp during WWII. When I read 1 Corinthians 10:13 this morning, this movie came to mind. It’s a verse about temptation, and the
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No Favorites

2302) Those of us who have siblings may sometimes wonder if our parents have a favorite kid. I’m sure this exists, and if true, it can raise so many powerful and hurtful problems. Sometimes we can also mistakenly think God has favorites. Such as, God favors those who are trying to do the right thing
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Winners and Losers

2301) Every once-in-a-while, I’ll have some sort of review game with my young scholars. I am amazed from class to class at the amount of competition I see. There are some classes, the competition is so high; it takes the fun out of the game and I’ve closed the game down. Why? Because when there
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Manners

2300) I have been blessed that I was raised with manners. We learned to say, please and thank you. We were taught not to talk with our mouths full of food. My brothers learned to hold the door for ladies. You get the idea. Teaching children manners is a reflection of who God is. Though
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Enjoyment is a Gift

2299) We live in a world that seems full of self-absorbed, selfish, “let’s take care of me first” kinds of people. We see luxury dangled before our eyes regularly and “me days” are the goal. As children of God, it may be tempting to see these things and say, that’s not godly. After all, following
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Weariness

 2298) Though I know my age is a major factor, I come home from school so bone-weary I just want to collapse on the couch. When I am this tired, it’s hard to concentrate, make logical decisions and stay on an even keel emotionally. Because this happens in my world, it’s easy for me to
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Two Sides of One Coin

2297) There are times in life when we live in a pocket of conflict with others. These times are a vulnerability for me because I’ll do just about anything to avoid them. As much as I try this, there are situations when it cannot be avoided. This leaves my spirit in a place of tension,
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Peace

2295) As I think about the topic of peace, I feel somewhat defeated. This is because when something is “boiling” around me, it’s hard not to boil along with it. If I’m honest with myself, I can admit that I cannot conjure up peace. It is often foreign to my thoughts and feelings. I cannot
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Growth Can Be Hard to Measure

2294) When we see living things day by day, it’s easy to miss the growth within the package of living cells. As you know, it’s because growth can be very slow, and yet, it’s happening. 2 Peter 3:18 tells us to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We
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Even Though

2293) I have been reading about St. Francis of Assisi recently, and he said, “I have been all things unholy. If God can work through me, He can work through anyone.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 reflects Assissi’s words. My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Even though I make bad choices.
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