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sorrow

“Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief. My life is consumed by anguish and my years are groaning; my strength fails because of … Continue reading

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expect him

It is never much fun to confess your sins, but God tells us to. When we confess we become more transparent, we are humbled in our own weaknesses, and perhaps others can avoid making the same mistakes. Confession is the … Continue reading

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cuidado

We had a great trip to Ecuador. God spoke some very clear things to us during our week in this beautiful, mountainous South American country. As we worked with children in the cities and with kids served by Compassion International … Continue reading

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imagine

Imagine that we could even imagine the Oneness of the Father, Son, and Spirit. A couple of years ago in a small village called Taipu in northeastern Brazil I was asked to share at a town gathering. Ten or twelve … Continue reading

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let it be

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with … Continue reading

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