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How Do You Make Maximum Effort?

Photo by Massimo Sartirana on Unsplash So much success in life depends on making maximum effort. So much of our spiritual growth depends on making such an effort. In Peter’s letter he uses the phrase ‘make every effort.’ What does that even mean? Here is the scripture I am talking about. I have added emphasis…
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April 20, 2023 0

Here are the Keys to Your Fresh Start

Photo by Arno Smit on Unsplash I took a drive this morning. The orchards are starting to bloom and leaf out, the vineyards are coming to life, everywhere there are signs and reminders that a fresh cycle of life has started. God created nature to have a seasonal fresh start. And we need that, too.…
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April 6, 2023 1

Write God’s Word on the Tablet of Your Heart

What is the tablet of your heart? Why is it important to know? Where do we start? Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;       bind them around your neck;       write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success       in the sight of God and…
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February 9, 2023 2

How to be a Spiritual Gardener

What in the world is a spiritual gardener? There are allusions to nature throughout scripture. In an oft quoted passage in Galatians, we read of the fruit of the Spirit. But that is not the most important thing in that passage. I live in a part of the world where I am surrounded by orchards…
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January 19, 2023 0