Published September 12th, 2021 by

My friend Marilyn loves and collects elephants. She recently sent me a necklace with an elephant in joyful stance, that is, trunk up!  Her note said, Dear Brenda,  “I can…

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Published September 11th, 2021 by

We cannot sin and expect Jesus to show up on our behalf.  As Christians, we are called to a higher path. We cannot spout Jesus out of our mouths while…

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Published September 10th, 2021 by

If we cannot accept the lowliest gift, how can we fully accept the giant gift of salvation?   Has your neighbor offered to drive you to the doctor’s, wash your car,…

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Published September 9th, 2021 by

A humble person helps others and even makes others feel good. They stop asking God to do things and instead, do the things that they themselves can do.  A prideful…

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Published September 8th, 2021 by

Do you wonder where all those disputes and quarrels come from? James tells us. What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within…

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Published September 7th, 2021 by

That’s Peter who often bragged about his total allegiance to Jesus. But Peter declared, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” And all the…

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Yes indeed, the Bible says ‘Do good to all! That means the people you know of a different faith, or political party, or color or nationality. Yes. Do good to…

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Published September 4th, 2021 by

How many grudges are you still holding in your heart? Against-     The teacher who failed you in grade three? The driver who cut you off on the way…

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Published September 3rd, 2021 by

Humble (the opposite of pride) people ask for help if they need it. They have learned to depend on God. They have learned the foolishness of self-reliance. Remain in me,…

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