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A Surprise Lesson from Amos – and a Little More

There is a lesson here that might take you by surprise. Amos is another of what we call the minor prophets. However, any prophet who hears a word from the Lord is pretty important in my book. The lessons in this book should make us pause and reflect. When we apply them to our lives,…
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September 17, 2019 0

Three Essentials to Build a Great Life

I like to observe the processes that come together to build things. I live in a new subdivision where they are still building new homes and I love to watch them develop from the bare ground to the finished product. It takes about six months to build a home. It takes longer to build a…
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September 10, 2019 0

3 Powerful Lessons from Joel

Have you ever really ventured into the Minor Prophets – those books from Hosea to Malachi tucked quietly into the Old Testament? Some of the books seem obscure but each has unique lessons to teach us. Here are three from Joel, and each is related to a promise. The Flip Side of the Promise We…
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September 3, 2019 0

Talk – What’s Coming Out of Your Mouth?

We must talk. It is one the most basic building blocks of effective communication. Do you want your talk to be effective and good? Here is how you can make that possible.  Your talk can be toxic or it can be energizing. It can be destructive or it can change the world for good. If…
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August 27, 2019 0