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Need A Miracle? – Scripture Dissection

Posted onJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

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Need A Miracle? - Scripture Dissection

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So many days in my life, I’ve thought – “I need a miracle!” In fact, most people find themselves needing a miracle from time to time. Perhaps you’re there now.

Please don’t despair. If you need a miracle, God still does them. However, the best miracles may look differently than you picture. For example, as I’ve considered God’s interventions in my life, they rarely look how I pictured miracles at the time. Interestingly, however, later in time, I was amazed at what God had been busy doing.

Check Points To Freedom (Be Free! Part 2)

Posted onJuly 6, 2026July 13, 2026

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Check Points To Freedom (Be Free! Part 2)

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Welcome to Part 2 of our short series – Be Free! – Check Points To Freedom. Today, we explore helpful check points to freedom. As we begin, here’s a verse about living free.

“It is for freedom Christ has set [you] free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” (Gal. 5:1)

With this incredible promise/command – good check points can help!

Eat God’s Word – Scripture Dissection

Posted onJune 8, 2026June 12, 2026

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Eat God's Word - Scripture Dissection

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Eat healthy! We hear this all the time. Frankly, it’s true and necessary to live a healthy life. However – to eat God’s Word – what does that mean?

Time to dig into another Scripture Dissection – and eat God’s Word. This’ll be interesting.

Living On Tiptoe

Posted onJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

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Living On Tiptoe

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Have you ever seen a little kid who’s just a bit too short on one end? They’re up on tiptoe to see what the “big people” see. Perhaps you’ve been on tiptoe to catch a glance of something. Interestingly, that’s a good way to approach each day – living on tiptoe!

A Balanced Life

Posted onMay 25, 2026May 25, 2026

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A Balanced Life

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All it takes is putting your foot in the wrong place – and down you go! It could be stairs, slippery ice, wet pavement, carpet that catches your shoe, a highly-polished floor – or even somebody sticking their foot out in front of you (hopefully not on purpose). Incidentally, putting your foot in the wrong place also applies to a balanced life.

Let’s explore some ideas about maintaining a life of balance.

God Is Interested In You

Posted onMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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God Is Interested In You

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So, I have a suggestion. Start and end every day for the next month, saying – “God is interested in me.” Fully believe it in your heart. Without a doubt, repeating this would impact you. Afterall, messages you allow into your head and heart have power. They launch you. Conversely, they can derail you. So, use the power of messages to build a strong relationship with God. Afterall, God is interested in you.

Let’s explore what this looks like.

When Things Don’t Go Well – 8 Progress Points

Posted onApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026

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When Things Don't Go Well - 8 Progress Points

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If you are reading this at the beginning of your day, you have no idea how today will look. If it’s the end of your day, you might be pleased – or rather disappointed – depending on how things went. So often, life does not meet people’s expectations. Many times, you must make allowances and adjustments. Especially, when things don’t go well.

When Life Heats Up

Posted onMarch 17, 2026March 23, 2026

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When Life Heats Up

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Once-in-awhile, a burner on my stovetop “goes nova!” Unexplainably, it just gets super hot. Interestingly, it even glows! Needless to say, that makes it challenging to cook. As I ponder that frustrating phenomenon, I find myself reflecting about when life heats up and “goes nova!”

When life heats up, you must –

Manage the heat.
Address critical details.
Try not to get burned.
Maneuver as skillfully as possible.
Pray for God’s help.

Have you ever gone nova?

God Wants You – 7 Points

Posted onMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026

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God Wants You - 7 Points

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I often wonder what my readers and listeners are thinking as they read articles or listen to podcast episodes. Most importantly, I hope you to always read or hear: God wants you! So, in this content, we explore seven points that prove God wants you.

Pressures Of Life – Secrets Of Hope

Posted onFebruary 23, 2026February 23, 2026

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Pressures Of Life - Secrets Of Hope

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Have you ever seen a pressure cooker going full tilt? It’s a noisy, powerful event. Weights rocking. Steam hissing. The sound of boiling water from inside the cooker. It can even be a bit scary if you think about all the built-up pressure and stress going on inside that sealed kettle. Yes, the kettle you are standing right next to! With this illustration, let’s discuss the pressures of life and secrets of hope.