I love to bake. My favorite dessert to bake is chocolate chip cookies. There are many reasons why this is so appealing to me: the exact science of the process, the focus required – which allows my mind to “relax” from all other thoughts – the magnificent aroma, the motivation of love for whomever I […]
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What do you find beautiful?Stop right now and ask yourself that question. What’s the first thing that comes to mind? I’d be willing to bet that many of you conjured up a physical image in your mind. Maybe it’s your spouse, your child, a sunset, or a flower…something tangible. Maybe the more introspective of you
Therefore speak to them and tell them, “Thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Any man of the house of Israel who sets up his idols in his heart, puts right before his face the stumbling block of his iniquity, and then comes to the prophet, I the LORD will be brought to give him an answer in
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TODAY’S VERSE: Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” – which is the first commandment with a promise – “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” In prep school we learned about the 10 commandments
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Ugh. “God, it’s me again.” “Yes, my son?” “Am I doing enough?…I mean, when I look in the mirror, there are times when I just flat out pale in comparison to what Your Word tells me You desire me to be, to Your glory.” “Son, I’m well aware of who and what you are. I
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“The greatest leaders do not seek their position, rather they assume responsibility out of necessity,” said the noble leader mentoring their protege in a movie my family happened to be watching. My 15-year-old son turns to me on the couch and says, “Hey, dad, that sounds like something you’d say.” The corner of my lip
We are “funny” creatures, aren’t we? We’re so fickle, so unpredictable sometimes. One day we’re pouring ourselves all over others, seeking ways to help them, the next day we’re cursing them for not helping themselves. Not only that, but God has given us the ultimate instrument of expression. The Bible depicts the human tongue as
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TODAY’S VERSE: Matthew 19:25-26When the disciples heard this, they were very astonished and said, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible”. In prep school we are learning more and more about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Good News
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For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. Prescribe and teach these things. — 1 Timothy 4:10-11 Superman’s not the only one that wears a cape and tries to save people. There are many
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There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. — Ecclesiastes 3:1 It’s summertime here in New England and the smell of BBQs wafts through the air. It’s a nice reprieve from the harsh winters we often endure. So go the seasons. By the end of the summer,
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