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“‘You shall not make for yourself an idol… You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God….’” Deuteronomy 5: 8a &9a&b. (NASB) Idols. We think they’re easy to spot. In this country, we typically don’t carve them from wood or mold them from metal. We (think)…

“‘…Be strong … and act; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God…is with you.’” 1 Chronicles 28:20b A new year. A long time ago I stopped making New Year’s Resolutions for two reasons: First, if it was important enough to make a resolution to do it, I needed to do it today,…

Complicating Faith “But overhearing what they said, Jesus said … ‘Do not fear, only believe.’” Mark 5:36 (NRSV) As I deal with the almost overwhelming “what if’s” of the day I am reminded of something our pastor said: “Sometimes we just need to trust and not complicate our faith.” How do I complicate my faith?…

“…so that we confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid….’” Hebrews 13:6 NASB I heard an advertisement for a missions group that provides food for the hungry in very remote areas. Their motto is “We go where the road stops.” They travel many miles into isolated regions to feed people…