Author: bobspen
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The God Who Takes Evil Seriously
“God is jealous, and the LORD avenges; the LORD avenges and is furious. The LORD will take vengeance on His adversaries, and He reserves wrath for His enemies.” Nahum 1:2 (NKJV) Nahum isn’t a book we quote often, but its opening lines carry a steadying truth we need in every season: God sees injustice, He…
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Parenting in a Tug-of-War World
“Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of correction will drive it far from him.” Proverbs 22:15 (NKJV) Parenting has never been simple, but parenting today feels like navigating a tug‑of‑war from every direction. Culture pulls one way, peers pull another, technology pulls constantly, and our kids—full of curiosity, emotion,…
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Joy That Comes From God’s Work
“For You, Lord, have made me glad through Your work; I will triumph in the works of Your hands.” Psalm 92:4 ( NKJV) Psalm 92:4 reminds us where true joy is found. The psalmist does not say joy comes from easy circumstances, personal success, or everything going according to plan. Instead, joy flows from recognizing…
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My Refuge, My Trust
”I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust.” Psalm 91:2 (NKJV) Psalm 91 opens not with a description of trouble, but with a declaration of trust. The psalmist doesn’t deny danger or pretend life is easy. Instead, they choose to say something powerful…
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Love Proven in Advance
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 (NKJV) As we close this week of remembrance following Memorial Day, Romans 5:8 brings us to the greatest act of love ever shown. Memorial Day reminds us of men and women who gave their…
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New Every Morning
“Through the LORD’S mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. Thy are new every morning; great is YOUR faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 (NKJV) As we continue this week of remembrance beyond Memorial Day, Lamentations 3:22–23 meets us with a truth we need just as much as the writer of Lamentations did: God’s faithfulness…
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The Lord Who Remains Faithful
“Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Your dominion endures throughout all generations.” Psalm 145:13 (NKJV) As we continue this week of remembrance following Memorial Day, Psalm 145:13 offers a steadying truth: while we remember the sacrifices of people who served our nation, we also remember the unchanging faithfulness of the God who holds every…
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Faithful Through Every Generation
“Therefore know that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments.” Deuteronomy 7:9 (NKJV) Continuing this week with the theme of Remembering following Memorial Day. Memories fade. Seasons change. People come and go. But Deuteronomy…
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Remembering Our Salvation
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 (NKJV) After honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us on Memorial Day and reflecting on the sacrifices made for our earthly freedom, it is fitting…
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Remembering With Gratitude
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” John 15:13 (NKJV) Memorial Day invites us into a sacred pause. It’s a day woven with both gratitude and grief, a day when our nation collectively remembers those who laid down their lives in service to others. While the…