Warrior

2543) I knew a friend who needed to confront someone else who was a bit intimidating. Because of this, this friend was hesitant to do so, but when I offered to go with her, she was able to confront and work out a solution with the one she was hesitant to confront. Ephesians 6:10 tells
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Authority

2542) If you have traveled in airports in recent years, TSA has gone through many changes. From taking shoes off and then keeping them on. From taking electronics out of carry-on bags to leaving them in there. These officers have the authority to carry out what they have been charged to do. When I’m out
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I Was Only Joking

2541) The other day, I was watching some random videos, and an old clip from a show of yesteryear came up. I sat at my computer and laughed throughout it; smiling when it was over. As I sat there afterward, it occurred to me that humor has changed through the years. Yes, there were the
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The God of the Impossible

2540) When I was a child, I loved to hear Bible stories. As I listened, the images in my head illustrated my version of events. One such event is the crossing of the Red Sea in Exodus 14. As the Israelites exited Egypt, I could see the mobs of people, the animals loaded down, and
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The Long Run

2539) I have a friend who is a runner. I have a lot of respect for her, as this is something I really don’t like doing. I jokingly say to her, the only time I run is if someone is chasing me. The term, the long run, doesn’t typically refer to running. It’s the ability
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The Most Powerful

2538) When I taught Jr. High kids, we read a book that described the life of a teen who was captured by Stalin’s NKVD and eventually was held in a camp in Siberia. Because I wanted the kids to consider the strong message of the story, before we read any of it, I held an
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Slow and Fast

2537) Working with kids can be a powerful thermometer. You will find out how patient you are in how you deal with difficult situations. On days when I found dealing with strife difficult were often times when I was tired, irritated, and/or frustrated. I think we all can relate to this occasionally. Fortunately, God is
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Relational Peace

2536) When I was in high school, we often had what was called Singspiration at one of our youth group leaders’ houses. We had a wide repertoire, and one of them included the song, Let There Be Peace on Earth. The subject of peace brings many words and reactions. Will there ever be peace in
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Good Medicine and Dry Bones

2535) One of the things I delighted in during my teaching career was laughing with my students. There were times something so funny or unexpected happened, we’d laugh about it for days. These memories come to mind when I read Proverbs 17:22. The first part of the verse says, a joyful heart is good medicine.
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Delight

2534) There have been many times when I have stood back and observed people. I am particularly zeroed in on the delight and joy I can see in others’ faces. This delight might be a result of someone seeing their kids doing something endearing. It might be in response of someone playing with a pet.
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