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Reflections: Older and more compassionate
Researching that topic led to thinking about how my own life has been impacted by the wisdom of parents and grandparents, both in spiritual

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Reflections: Obedience during exile
The theme continues through the New Testament, starting with Jesus’ words recorded in Acts 1:8. After the resurrection, the disciples...

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Reflections: Finding good in all things
Thanks to Facebook memories, I realized several of those challenging times have occurred during October. In my mind, I returned to 2011...

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Reflections: Argue, answer, or preach
The spewing of opinions on social media, especially during the current election season, illustrates these verses provides; I’ve even...

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Reflections: Wisdom that comes with age
One way I find myself continuing to learn and grow is in the area of compassion. When I see someone making bad financial decisions...

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Reflections: Faithful at the tent
Mention Joshua, and people may think of the miraculous Jordan River crossing or the walls of Jericho crashing down.

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Reflections: Yes, do write in your Bible
Seeing my interest, Luke said, “Mom, I love having those Bibles! Thank you so much! I study with them every day and I really enjoy reading..

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Reflections: Pray, and keep praying
Calling out to God on behalf of others is referred to as prayer of intercession, faithfully asking the Lord to meet the needs of another...

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Reflections: Which kind of wisdom?
James’ early readers likely included farmers, business owners and others who possessed skill and knowledge, but his letter indicates there..

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Reflections: Am I being punished?
What about Paul’s “thorn?” He pleaded with God to remove it, but God’s answer? “My grace is sufficient.”

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Reflections: Consider the context
Only after reminding his readers the importance of contentment did he pen or dictate, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me...

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Reflections: Know about God, or worship God
This makes me wonder, in the earlier incident, was Nebuchadnezzar truly impacted, or merely impressed?

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Reflections: Power and responsibility
So, how does this tie in with the elections? Take a look at the previous chapter, when Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s dream...

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Reflections: Community and the prodigal son
While studying the topic of Christian community, I’ve added some thoughts of my own as I realize both the younger and older sons...

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Reflections: Community matters, continued
I’ve thought a lot about the benefits I get through Christian community—encouragement, accountability and more...

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Reflections: Thoughts about July 12
My early memories include my mother explaining why her hair was all shaved off; me sitting quietly as she read simple stories...

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Reflections: Have your sword ready
At my church, I regularly see young adults carrying a study Bible, notebook and pen, ready to engage actively with the sermon.

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Reflections: Strength in community
This week, I studied Proverbs 18:1: “He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.”

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Reflections: Know His name
In ancient times and still today, names were and are often chosen to reflect character attributes.

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Reflections: Seek God early
In much of Proverbs, the writer uses personification to portray wisdom, often as a woman calling out to young people to pay attention.

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