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Ian

A Child-Like Gift

Psalm 26, Matthew 18:1-4, James 4:7-12 A child-like faith. That is the greatest gift an adult could ask for. All too often, however, we get caught up in our own heads, hearts and hurts. A child can look to God in faith and trust. We…

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Ian

Through the Hurt

Psalm 97, Hebrews 1:1-2:9, Galatians 4:4-7 During this Holy Day, in the midst of gift-giving, family, loneliness, heartache, healing, hurting…look to God. Two holidays often are the most bittersweet, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The joy of gratitude (Thanksgiving) and celebration of the Savior (Christmas) can get…

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Ian

Free to Feel

Psalm 42, 2 Samuel 7:18-29, Romans 15:7-13 "…Put your hope in God, for I will still praise him, my Savior and my God." Psalm 42:5 "…Do as you have promised, so that your name will be exalted forever…" 2 Samuel 7:25-26 The Psalmist and David…

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Ian

Bringing God In

"Make your ways known to me, Lord; teach me your paths." (Psalm 25:4) "You sent your good Spirit to instruct them…" (Nehemiah 9:20) "…test all things. Hold on to what is good. Stay away from evil." (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22) Psalm 25 is viewed by many…

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Ian

Learn and Apply

Psalm 25:1-10, Nehemiah 9:16-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 "Make your ways known to me, Lord; teach me your paths." (Psalm 25:4) "You sent your good Spirit to instruct them..." (Nehemiah 9:20) "...test all things. Hold on to what is good. Stay away from evil." (1 Thessalonians…

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