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When Everybody Backs Away

Scripture Focus: “My breath is offensive to my wife, And I am repulsive to the children of my own body.” — Job 19:17, NKJV There are bad days, and then there are days when even your breath has joined the opposition. I confess, I was not expecting Job 19:17. I knew about the boils. I…
The Measure of Success

Scripture Focus: “Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringth wicked devices to pass.” — Psalm 37:7 Waiting is difficult enough. Waiting while it appears that those who ignore God are getting ahead can test our faith…
Becoming Virtuous in a Vicious World

Scripture Focus: Proverbs 31:25 “Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.” Most of us think about what we’re going to wear before we walk out the door. We check mirrors, adjust collars, smooth wrinkles. But heaven is far more interested in the garments no one sees—the spiritual clothing…

When Everybody Backs Away