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Maharashtra’s Lonar Lake
When God spoke the worlds into existence, the galaxies shimmered with stars and stones. Astrotnomists confess that the innumerable planets are far beyond their grasp. Most hypothesize about the distant realm. The Earth stands alone in the measure of this time. All that it was meant to be was ordained by the Voice that spoke
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… Joy …
In a small three-part verse, Paul relays a powerful truth. My many youthful years of Bible quizzing memorizing this book made an indelible imprint on my spirit: 1 Thessalonians 1:6 “And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:” First, the
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Beautiful Feet
The prophets wrote about the beautiful mountains of Israel. The cascading sunlight spilling over the mountain’s crest . . . it warms the soul. One of the gates to the Temple was actually called Beautiful. We can only imagine its architectural display. From garments to crowns, the scripture points to the beauty of things that
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New World Order
Matthew 26:54 “But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?” The prophet Daniel pronounced a truth applicable in our time: Daniel 2:21 “And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings… God orchestrates the seasons. It is the Lord Who has designed the times
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Our Heritage
2 Timothy 1:5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. Thirty years after Pentecost, Paul was able to reflect on the original saints and those who followed. Eunice and Lois were
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Remembrance
Exodus 13:3 Moses is standing on the other side of the 10th plague. His instruction is consolidated: Remember. History repeats itself in the most severe fashion, thus Moses speaks in an effort to confront the human fault line so often seen among the nations. He said, “Remember this day that you came out of Egypt,
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Heaven our Home!
Warren Beatty once based his directing debut on the screenplay by Harry Segall called “Heaven Can Wait.” The comedy was based on a mistake: Beatty’s character was mistakenly sent to Heaven in place of someone else. The year was 1978, but I suppose not much has changed. The entertainment world still cannot grasp the reality
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“stillness”
Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God…” According to national surveys, the average work week is 35.5 hours. Forbes found Americans spend roughly 1,300 hours per year viewing media, not including time spent on their phones. Add in outings, sporting events, and sleep and there is no time left for “stillness.” David and
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…“flapper” girl…
The year was 1922 when “flapper” girls emerged. They bobbed their hair and wore short skirts. Though they were not in abundance, Hollywood, California accommodated their new “alternative lifestyle.” Silent movies and then technicolor showcased this “edgy look.” World War II introduced another lifestyle as wives and mothers entered the factory. By necessity, the global
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God’s Turnpike
Some years ago we traveled from the north to the south. Those winding roads, turns, and twists all culminated into extra hours spent on the road. Over time, authorities built turnpikes that circumvented small town stop signs and the various small highways. I was so thankful the first time we discovered the newly built expressway.