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50/50 challenge [half year update]

Thanksgiving. To many, this holiday can be summed up as overindulging in meals & deals (of course, trying to squeeze in bits of thanksgiving all the while!)  But instead of being consumers of thanksgiving, does it make more sense to be suppliers of thanksgiving?  As I reflect on Thanksgiving, I am reminded to write this […]

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50/50 challenge

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ” ~ ~ ~ I remember […]

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Wisdom

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all […]

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Reason #14 to be single

To you know who — this (beautifully sung) Carpenters song probably reflects how you feel now: [yt:nooeMrCws-A] Though on the flip side, being single isn’t sad at all because God has a special role for you whether you are married or single! You see, Paul writes in 1 Corinthians that single people have the opportunity […]

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What do you pray for?

  Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.