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Aug 31

Just the Beginning

by Brenda Poulos
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Ecclesiastes12:7,8- “…the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.”

Last week, my husband and I vacationed in a state where the cooler weather offered a reprieve from the summer heat. Still, mid-week, he told me he was ready to go home.

My friend, Beth, spent the last several months in radiation. She made a surprise visit to her friends a couple of weeks ago, just days before she passed away.

It was so good to see her. She was a very special person and will be missed. In her last conversation with us, she said she knew the end of this life was near, that she wasn’t afraid of what lay ahead, and that she was ready to “go home.”

For those of us who look forward to spending an eternity with Jesus, going “home” is nothing to dread. It is the end of our lives on earth, but just the beginning of good things to come.

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Aug 17

The Author of Tomorrow!

by Brenda Poulos
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Hebrews 12:1-2“… let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Some authors write historical fiction/non-fiction, focusing on the PAST.

Others I know write about events and characters in the PRESENT.

But, Jesus?

The Bible says He is the “Author and Finisher” of our faith, meaning He has the central role in initiating and completing the work of faith within each Christian. 

As time passes, and events unfold in our world, we can rejoice that a we know Jesus. He’s the author of tomorrow!

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Aug 10

Just Think

by Brenda Poulos
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Isaiah 14:24-“The Lord of Hosts has sworn, saying, “Surely, as I have thought, so it shall come to pass, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand.”

I work diligently each week to accomplish the things that need to be done, so that’s why this verse blew me away!

I know God is awesome and mighty, but this verse says He only has to think and it is accomplished!

And if that isn’t enough, consider the rest of the verse: whatever He has purposed will stand. That means it will remain unchangeable…unmovable… It is solid.

He’s the one constant in a world that’s constantly changing!

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Aug 3

How Does God View Us?

by Brenda Poulos
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1 Samuel 16:7- “But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”

One of our favorite summertime treats is nice, juicy watermelon.

Imagine our disappointment when we cut one open, finding the meat to be light pink, the texture smooth, and totally lacking flavor.

The problem with watermelons is that you don’t know if they are good on the inside by just looking at the outside.

This is just the opposite of how scripture says that God views us.

He isn’t swayed by outward beauty (as humans often are). He sees our hearts—our intentions, our motives. 

We see this in the story of David (above) being chosen as king by God, even though he was small in stature. 

If you have a big heart for God, He’ll see it. You need only to be available and He will use you in great and mighty ways!

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