Wednesday’s Word 4-14-21
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Mind the Drift
Several years ago, my wife and I went camping with friends at Carlsbad State beach. It is a beautiful place with the campground situated on a bluff overlooking the ocean, with a stairway down to a small, secluded beach. There are no lifeguards, so if you choose to venture into the water to play, swim,
All Hands On Deck!
Jesus tells the story of a man who went away on a long journey but distributed talents to three of his servants before leaving. Each received according to their abilities. He told them to take those talents and use them to bring increase to his kingdom. On his return, he found that two of his
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Reconciling Race
If you are like me, you were sickened by the murders of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd over the last few months. We should be horrified by the image of Ahmaud Arbery out on a daily jog, having to struggle with a couple of racists just to try and survive. He lost. We should be
Again
Many people believe that God is a God of second chances. The truth is, however, that God is a God of multiple chances, not just second chances. He doesn’t give up. He doesn’t leave us, forsake us, and thus, never gives up on us. God had a plan for Jacob and his family. He was
Arrested by Life
“I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed the pillar and where you made a vow to Me. Now arise, get out of this land, and return to the land of your family.’ ” Genesis 31:13 Life has a way of arresting your focus and directing it in a way that controls the direction of your life,
You Have Purpose
We have a drawer in our kitchen we call the junk drawer. Perhaps you have one as well. This drawer houses odds and ends that seemingly have no other home. Over the months, items can be forgotten. Not only do I forget I have the item, but often I forget the purpose of many of the items. While every item
