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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
by Tom Cabaniss
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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
by Tom Cabaniss
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November 6, 2023
November 6th, 2023
           One of Peter’s real strengths as a Bible-writer and encourager of believers today is his practical nature.  Both of his letters have tremendous practical application to the way we live toda...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Thursday, November 2, 2023
November 2nd, 2023
           We often read about people wanting to make a statement.  Some athletes and teams speak about a “statement win.”  People often protest to make a statement.  Politicians, business leaders and...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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October 30, 2023
October 30th, 2023
         People often set goals.  Some set professional goals.  Others have personal goals.  Some Christians make a commitment to read the Bible through in a year.  Other Christians may want to invite...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Thursday, October 26, 2023
October 26th, 2023
         There is an old expression that says, “please be patient with me because God is not finished with me yet.”  We could probably all say that about ourselves.  We realize that we are not at the ...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Monday, October 23, 2023
October 23rd, 2023
          As seasons change, we often make changes too.  We speak of spring cleaning.  Cold weather brings a way of life that differs from the warmer months.  Summer often ushers in vacation time.  Th...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
October 12th, 2023
           The early days of spring often remind us of regeneration and new life.  Once dormant plants return to life.  The drabness of winter gives way to a burst of greens and colors that dots the l...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Monday, October 9, 2023
October 9th, 2023
            Not to be a downer but time is running out for all of us.  We have less time and life left today than yesterday.  There are the occasional days that we are happy to see come and go.  But m...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Thursday, October 5, 2023
October 5th, 2023
           God commands us to be holy.  A high standard.  And an overwhelming standard even.  Yet, God never lowers His standard.  He does not change it based on popular opinion.  In his own words, Pe...  Read More
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