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“The Art of Passing Over”

Absorbing God’s Word “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” – 1 Peter 3:8 Applying God’s Word In the summer of 1987 my friends, who managed a local retreat center, asked for my … Continue reading

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“Church In Nanakuli “

Absorbing God’s Word “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing.” Hebrews 10:24-25 Applying God’s Word Last week our entire … Continue reading

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“Watch Out”

Absorbing God’s Word “Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” Luke 12:15 Applying God’s Word This scripture makes each of  us look in … Continue reading

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“Loneliness”

Absorbing God’s Word “At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.” 2 Timothy 4:16 Applying God’s Word Like most of you, I’ve had numerous seasons of loneliness … Continue reading

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“Whatever’s Fair”

Absorbing God’s Word “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”   2 Corinthians 9:7 Applying God’s Word I haven’t always been a cheerful giver. In fact, … Continue reading

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“Don’t Be Afraid”

Absorbing God’s Word “Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table.” Psalm 128:3 Applying God’s Word In February of 2012, my friend Mark Valencia, made a CIC/WorkLight weekend … Continue reading

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“Preventative Maintenance”

Absorbing God’s Word “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs … Continue reading

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“A Long Life”

Absorbing God’s Word “Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.” Proverbs 3:16-17 Applying God’s Word Proverbs 3 really talks about the gift … Continue reading

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“Going Up?“

Absorbing God’s Word “He said, “Listen to my words: “When there is a prophet among you, I, the Lord, reveal myself to them in visions, I speak to them in dreams.” Numbers 12:6 Applying God’s Word I’ve been blessed to experience a few … Continue reading

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“Gifts of Time & Clarity”

Absorbing God’s Word “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” Proverbs 3:27 Applying God’s Word On what was already a very busy day, I squeezed in a call … Continue reading

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