I Was Surprised

Ezekiel 47:7 – When I returned, I was surprised by the sight of many trees growing on both sides of the river.   “I was surprised” is the phrase that captured my attention. “I was surprised” has both good and bad connotations. “I was surprised” was this man’s view on the life he saw growing around the Dead Sea, for in reality, the Dead Sea is...
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Do What is Right

Micah 6:8 – No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. I’m drawing a blank… My mind can no longer comprehend your heavenly words. My actions can no longer bear the struggle of pulling in the favor of good, while evil grows stronger. My desires can no longer be held...
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Our Lives Are Not Our Own

Jeremiah 10:23 – I know Lord, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course. Do we know? Is it possible to comprehend the magnitude of this verse and navigate a path, without even seeing the blueprints? Is there a plan when a young girl stands desolate without hope, due to a man robbing her of her purity? Her body now appears dismembered like it was painted by...
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Man’s Ways Vs God’s Ways

While on Vacation in Aspen Colorado, I learned something interesting from my Ski instructor besides how to properly ski.  One day as we were headed up the mountain on the chair lift he stated that a few years back there was an article on how manmade snow is different than natural snow.  Underneath a microscope a natural snowflake looks like a piece of art.  Each one is so intricate and has its...
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