MidWeek Motivation

Nothing but the Blood of Jesus…

  Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.  Psalm 51: 1-2   NIV  I loved playing in the rain when I was a kid. I walked right beside the curb where all the water gathered on its…

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The Power of a Conjunction: but

Have you ever thought about the power of a conjunction?  A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.  It builds bridges between words, pathways linking words that may have otherwise never been united.  One of my favorite popular and powerful conjunctions is but.  A sentence can skip along in one direction, then with the addition of…

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The gift

  If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.– I Corinthians 13:1 (NIV)  This writing thing is such a blessing.  We find our thoughts flow onto the page with little effort most of the time; in fact, we…

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Writing for a Future Generation

  I have a confession to make. I’ve already made it to God, but now I feel led to share it with you. It’s about writing. The confession is I have become so consumed with writing to please others and get published, I have forgotten why I enjoyed writing in the first place.  I began writing because…

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Are You Forgetting Someone?

  Does a maiden forget her jewelry, a bride her wedding ornaments? Yet people have forgotten me, days without number. Jeremiah2:32   NIV  Have any of you ever turned your back on God?  Have you had thoughts that maybe you could handle this life on your own?  I have, more times than I care to say, and I…

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Delete

    Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.        Acts 13:38 NIV After a mini trip over the weekend, I went through files on my computer of the digital pictures I took.  Some of the pictures were great, but others left…

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Count Your Blessings

God is magnificent; he can never be praised enough. There are no boundaries to his greatness. Generation after generation stands in awe of your work; each one tells stories of your mighty acts. Your beauty and splendor have everyone talking; I compose songs on your wonders. Your marvelous doings are headline news; I could write a…

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Worthwhile

“My dear friends, stand firm and don’t be shaken. Always keep busy working for the Lord. You know that everything you do for Him is worthwhile.”  1 Corinthians 15:58 (CEV)   I’ve always loved writing.  There is just something about processing my words between pen and paper that makes the whole thing more effective for me,…

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How to Play Our Roles

Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks,…

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Leading Line

  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.  Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV   Do you all remember those chief writing pads we had to use in school when we were younger?   Then as you got…

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