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Monday, January 8, 2024
January 8th, 2024
            Most people probably prefer to think of themselves as “good.”  We like to see ourselves as basically good people—folks who would do whatever we could to help others and to live in neighbor...  Read More
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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
January 3rd, 2024
         We often do not enjoy thinking about trials or battles.  We certainly prefer not to begin a new year thinking about such things.  We would prefer to entertain thoughts of adventures, plans, f...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
December 20th, 2023
            The word “light” probably brings some words and images to mind.  You might think about the light that allows you to read these words.  You might think about the sun, headlamps on a car, a ...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Monday, December 18, 2023
December 18th, 2023
            We find ourselves a week from Christmas...only seven days till we celebrate the greatest birthday ever!  Christ does not need gifts like we might exchange with friends and family at birthd...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
December 13th, 2023
          We all enjoy good news.  We would much prefer good news to bad news.  Good news is fun to share.  Sharing the good news or blessings of others is a wonderful show of friendship and fellowshi...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Monday, December 11, 2023
December 11th, 2023
         Luke 2 is the place where we turn to read the Christmas story.  Luke, a physician by training and trade, wrote the beautifully moving and poetic account of Jesus’ amazing and miraculous birth...  Read More
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Thursday, December 7, 2023
December 7th, 2023
         One important question that we often entertain is this—how can my life count for God’s glory and service?  It is a crucial question.  Maybe you have asked or wondered about this too.  Peter g...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Monday, December 4, 2023
December 4th, 2023
            The word “witness” conveys a certain credibility and sincerity.  Those who claim to be followers of Christ are called to be witnesses—to give credible and sincere testimony about Christ, s...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Monday, November 20, 2023
November 20th, 2023
           Many people enjoy the book of Psalms.  It is a fantastic book for praising God and for acknowledging the Lord’s gifts and blessings.  My hunch is Peter likely loved Psalms too.  He would ha...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Thursday, November 16, 2023
November 16th, 2023
            Return is part of our vocabulary.  We return unwanted merchandise to retailers. We return to our favorite restaurant.  We return the favor whenever someone does something nice or kind for ...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Monday, November 13, 2023
November 13th, 2023
            Peter knew Jesus really well.  He was with the Lord at some special moments in His three years of earthly service.  He witnessed Jesus’ reaction to those who hated Him and rejected Him.  I...  Read More
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November 9, 2023
November 9th, 2023
           Suffering is real.  Pain is real.  Bad things do happen.  We experience trials that we would just as soon not endure.  Not much has changed through the years of time and history.  Suffering...  Read More
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