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Depression; March 20, 2023


Psalm 13:2, 5-6 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I … Continue reading

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Trusting God; March 3, 3032


Exodus 4:11-12 The Lord said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and … Continue reading

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Trials; February 28, 2023


Revelation 12:12 “Therefore rejoice, you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is … Continue reading

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Thinking about Jesus; February 17, 2023


Hebrews 12:3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Often emotional exhaustion is worse than physical exhaustion. (The Japanese here doesn’t just say “weary,” but “exhausted.”) The two … Continue reading

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Perspective; February 11, 2023


1 Thessalonians 1:6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. The joy of the Lord doesn’t depend on circumstances. The Bible … Continue reading

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Eternal Perspective; January 4, 2023


Luke 10:20 “However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” This is a marvelous verse, quoted by many and included by Chu Ko­saka in one of his songs. As … Continue reading

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Spiritual Warfare; October 30, 2022


Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. Frankly, some … Continue reading

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Enjoying Life; October 17, 2022


Ecclesiastes 11:8 However many years a man may live, let him enjoy them all. But let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many. Everything to come is meaningless. I find myself very relieved that this is … Continue reading

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Turning to God; August 16, 2022


Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. In several of his Psalms David starts … Continue reading

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Values and Priorities; August 11, 2022


Psalm 16:2 I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” This Psalm is special to me because verse six was a favorite of my father and his father before him, verse … Continue reading

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