Monthly Archives: February 2012

Pessimistic Prayer

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Pam

My daughter Bethany and I are spending the next couple days writing in a hotel room a few miles away from home. While I focus on making some headway on other projects, I would like to share with you excerpts … Continue reading →

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Seven Things that God Hates, and We Should, Too

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Pam

“There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the World!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Pam

There’s a new man in my life — a very little man. He’s already mesmerized me with his charm and good looks. A text message woke me up at 11:47 last night, and kept me semi-awake the rest of the … Continue reading →

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“You First!”

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Pam

“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another” (Rom 12:10). Have you ever wondered, like I have, why brotherly love is held up in Scripture as an example of love to pursue? It seems … Continue reading →

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Finishing What God Has Given Me to Do

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Pam

I think I know what I would like carved into my gravestone someday. (How’s that for a morbid thought on Valentine’s Day? ) Here it is: “I have finished the work which You have given me to do.” Jesus prayed … Continue reading →

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Encouraging a Thankful Heart

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Pam

A thankful heart is a heart that is ready to obey. It’s so easy for children to be unaware of the many ways their parents serve them. We need to help them learn to be thankful. Sit down with your … Continue reading →

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God’s Word — The Soldier’s Sword

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Pam

A visiting pastor read this old poem about the Bible during his sermon on Sunday. It’s a good reminder. This Book is the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. … Continue reading →

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Good News!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Pam

You’ve seen it… Two children are playing. Child No. 1 sets down his toy to pick up a new one, and suddenly Child No. 2 is discontent. He no longer wants what he already has. He wants what the other … Continue reading →