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Despite our grumbling, complaining, God is faithful

Despite our grumbling, complaining, God is faithful

Although God repeatedly tells us in detail what he is going to do, people forget, grumble, complain, and become discouraged. Yet God takes care of our needs. Grumbling and complaining cause us to be miserable. But God is faithful. “Do everything without complaining or arguing,” says Philippians 2:14. I know this verse. I reprimand myself…

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Fear root of gossip

Fear root of gossip

Fear is the root of many problems including gossip and favoritism which are forms of judging. Someone upset me, but I wasn’t clear what exactly the issue of conflict was. As I thought about it, James 2 came to mind. James 2 encourages us to not show favoritism and to always show mercy. Favoritism is…

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Five traits to remember this school year

Five traits to remember this school year

It’s the beginning of another school year, and check lists are everywhere. We have them for school supplies, clothes, extra-curricular activities. Schools even share lists that we can add to our own. Magazine articles are encouraging us to start our school routines early for smooth transitions. I have those lists also, but my most important…

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