Monthly Archives: January 2012

A Thorn in the Flesh

“Three different times I begged the Lord to take it [the thorn in Paul’s flesh] away.  Each time he said, “My grace is all you need.  My power works best in weakness.”  So now I am glad to boast about … Continue reading

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Press on Toward the Goal

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.  Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and … Continue reading

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The One Who Knows

“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about the things we cannot see.”  Hebrews 11:1 (NLT) Most of our life journey is traveled without knowing what lies ahead.  We do not … Continue reading

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Can’t Never Could

“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”  Philippians 4:13 NLT Growing up, anytime I would say I couldn’t do something within earshot of my grandma, she would respond, “Can’t never could!”  It did not matter what … Continue reading

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