Tag: Jesus
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Abandoned – Reflection on Psalm 44
Psalm 44:1-26 Confused and Abandoned Sometimes all we can do is cry out to God. Life, as wonderful as it can be, also brings difficulties and confusion. Even our best attempts end up leaving us wondering what went wrong. We believe and hear that God loves us, but at times, we wonder what it means […]
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Disturbed and Downcast
Psalm 42 Disturbed Twice the Psalmist asks, “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me?” Can you identify? Something’s wrong, deep within. Perhaps, like the psalmist, we can’t figure out what’s wrong. The psalmist asks his soul for answers, but gets none. Maybe we all have these experiences. Life comes at us […]
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Psalm 37: How to Future-Proof Your Life
The Right Thing “So, what’s my reward?” he asked expectantly. “Well,” the reply came, “your reward is knowing you did the right thing.” Have you ever had someone say that to you? Have you ever said that to someone else? Perhaps your kids? While the sentiment sounds good, deep down hearing, “doing the right thing […]
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Off the Treadmill – Reflection on Psalm 127
Reflection from Psalm 127 1 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives sleep […]
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Review – Just Like Jesus by Max Lucado
I received an electronic version of this book free in exchange for a honest review. There’s not too much I can say about this book, other than Max Lucado continues to do an excellent job. Those familiar with Lucado’s writing will find another inspirational and moving work. In the course of twelve chapters and a […]