Straightening God Out

2387) I admit I struggle with unconditional mercy and forgiveness. I think if someone knows God will always extend mercy and forgiveness toward them, why would they want to do the right thing? It seems like the gifts God gives us, mentioned in Daniel 9:9, mercy and forgiveness, should have certain conditions; after all, without
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But

2386) The conjunction, but, has an important role in human interaction. Such as, when I reflect upon a bad choice I made. I’ll restate the moment and will often include the word  but, justifying why I did something that’s wrong. I might say, I said some words I shouldn’t have in haste, but that person
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What We Don’t Know

2385) Have you ever wondered what God does with all his time – an eternity’s worth? One answer is found in Proverbs 15:3. Here, the author points out that the eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. (ESV) We learn from this verse that God spends
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Not By Accident

2384) In the last couple of years, I have taken up watercolor painting. I’m not very good at it, but the exhilaration of creating something with paint is enough to keep going. Each little painting I have kept until the stack was taking up too much room. I knew it was time to purge. I
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Compassion

2383) It’s no surprise to most of you readers, but I love my pets. Each one I’ve had through the years holds a special part of my heart. What a great gift God has given us through our pets. One thing my last two dogs does/did that surprised me is when, upon occasion, I was
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Lovers

2382) I lived for several years in the beautiful state of Virginia. Rolling green hills, beautiful farmland, acres and acres of crops. The motto of Virginia (at least when I lived there) is Virginia is for Lovers. Though I don’t think Virginia’s motto is what John had in mind in 1 John 4:8, we will
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Training

2381) I have always admired runners. When I see someone running along the side of the road, I nod my head toward them out of respect. The work and time these people put into it are often evident when I see them. Though I am not a runner, there is something else I can train
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The Purpose of Gifts

2380) There are different occasions when we are given gifts. Birthdays, Christmas, Mother’s Day, etc. When we receive these gifts, what do we do with them? Do we sit back and enjoy them? Do we share them with others? Do we add other things to them to make a “set” of some sort? All of
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It’s Temporary

2406) The older I get; time seems to change. What used to seem like an eternity when I was a child seems to be as quick as the blink of my eyes. And yet, as I experience times filled with tears, grief for the dead, and a body quivering in pain, time seems to stand
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Tag, You’re It

2379) Anytime we are working with youngsters, as a parent, grandparent, teacher, etc., part of our job is to guide them into living successfully in this world in all areas, including character, socializing and responsibilities. The goal is to help the young become the best people they can be independently. Did you know Jesus sought
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