Be Still…

  The 46th Psalm verse 10 states: “Be still and know that I am God.”  For many years this was one of the more difficult and challenging biblical statements for me. How could I a talker by nature and by vocation, ‘be still and know?”  If you are an activist by nature nothing seems more unproductive than sitting quietly. Since the scriptural command is written to people regardless of personality…

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The Love of God and the Steadfastness of Christ..

This year I am once again reading through the Bible.  Today’s New Testament passage was taken from 2 Thessalonians 3:5 “May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.” (ESV)  Paul reminds the church that we need the Lord to direct our hearts.  As Paul refers to the heart, he is not speaking of the blood pumping muscle in our chests, but…

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