I just finished reading about Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father and discovered MANY Godly characteristics he modeled that I need in my life. Lord, help me be a Godly man! This is for every man of God: “22 Character Traits of Joseph Needed by Every Man Today” 1. He was COMMITTED TO SEXUAL PURITY when engaged

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I first played drums when in Jr. High in the band. It wasn’t a full set – that seemed intimidating to me at the time. I only played the snare drum. Friends in the band at age 11 showed me how to play – dynamics, wrist action, paradiddles, grip, flam, roll…the basics were important. It

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Christmas seemed so far away, but it is tomorrow! If you’re not careful, all you could be left with this Christmas is a lot of shredded wrapping paper, a wrecked house from all those Christmas parties, and credit cards that need to be paid off. After December 25th you can be left asking yourself, “Where

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Angels appear all throughout the biblical narrative of Jesus’ birth. One appeared to Zechariah (Luke 1:11-20), Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25), Mary (Luke 1:26-56), and to the shepherds abiding in their fields nearby Bethlehem (Luke 2:8-20). When the song “Angels We Have Heard On High” breaks into the chorus, the angels are singing the phrase “Gloria in

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Here’s a big confession: I often worry. Not about a lot of little things but mainly about big things. Like a phone call about a little girl who possibly had a cancerous tumor behind her eye or the family that just lost everything in a fire. Now don’t get me wrong here, my worry always

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Need God to heal your emotions? Carrying hurt way too long from the past? Need painful memories to cease? Are you in bondage to anxiety? Abuse? Addiction? Stress? Dysfunction? Regret? One Scripture that helps me a lot is Psalm 46. It’s powerful! Psalm 46 is great and if applied regularly can be a healing balm

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Anyone need some peace? Peace is something Jesus brings us, as He is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). His peace has no end (Isaiah 9:7). As I stared at the word peace on our counter top, I thought about the peace I need from the Lord in a few things (I can think of

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A few years ago, a Christmas tradition started called “The Elf on the Shelf” where an elf doll “magically” moves from place to place usually at night throughout one’s home leading up to Christmas. I’ve seen some creative photos of elves on shelves, fireplaces, and just about everything else. My personal favorite picture of our

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My book, “40 Jesus Filled Days of Easter: A Devotional to Help Families Keep Their Eyes on Jesus” will be released on the first of February!!! Here’s the book cover (front and back) hot off the press. Yes, it’s a companion to “25 Jesus Filled Days of Christmas”. I’m so excited!

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