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Archive for July, 2009

Start with the small things

Posted by On July - 22 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

From the pastor

I was reading this week in my daily devotional book about Daniel. Daniel was a victim of circumstances far beyond his control. Conquered and exiled to a foreign country, he had lost his freedom , his home, his culture. He had to learn a different culture and language. Things were tough for Daniel and he could not do anything about it.

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Sow generously

Posted by On July - 20 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

I love the scripture that the Apostle Paul talks about when he says ‘sow generously’.  It is found in 2 Corinthians 9:6-15.  He says, “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”  As we think about it, it is a principle that applies to so many areas of [...]

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Enjoy what I enjoy

Posted by On July - 9 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

One thing I have noticed over the years is that whenever we have something we enjoy, we want others to enjoy it with us. We like a TV show and we want others to watch it with us. We laugh at a comedy, its lonely to laugh alone, so we want to share it.

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Renewing strength

Posted by On July - 1 - 2009ADD COMMENTS

Sometimes life can get you down.  Maybe  the winter months can make you feel tired, sluggish or even depressed. There are ways to help us.  God’s word can bring life and vitality as we look into it and reflect on his ways and his answers.  In Isaiah 40:28-31 God speaks through Isaiah saying:

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