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The Lessons of Cranes. These large birds, who fly great distances across continents, have three remarkable qualities. First, they rotate leadership. No one bird stays out in front all the time. Second, they choose leaders who can handle turbulence. And then, all during the time one bird is leading, the rest are honking their affirmation. That’s not a bad model for church, our jobs, and many situations in our lives. Let us determine to lead when God asks us to lead, and to fol

Sweet Rest. We all have to rest at some point. Some for a couple minutes to catch their breath. Some for a couple hours to get some sleep. Others need some days to themselves for vacation. We need to rest as physical humans beings, God has given us the gift of our bodies to experience rest. There is even sweet rest in death. The living at least know they will die, but the dead know nothing. They have no further reward, nor are they remembered. Whatever they did in their lifet

The sayings of the wise are like the sharp sticks that shepherds use to guide sheep, and collected proverbs are as lasting as firmly driven nails. They have been given by God, the one Shepherd of us all. Wise sayings are not always easy to understand at first. Sometimes it takes effort, time, and maturity to comprehend a deeper insight. Be willing to struggle to understand things that are difficult to comprehend. The struggle sharpens your understanding and increases your wis

Oh LORD, we don’t talk anymore. I miss talking to you about everything I am going through. Lately, I have been keeping things to myself and when I do share things with others it’s only crumbs and pieces. Hard to be honest with my feelings with people because they judge you so quickly. Sometimes you just need a word of encouragement and not a judgmental spirit. Sometimes you need just a helping hand and I’m not talking about money. An ear to listen, and another eye to see some

Your stagnate. Your in a puddle that is evaporating as quickly as mosquitoes are sucking your spirit dry. Without commitment you will never start. Without consistency you will never finish. Get back in a current flow, get back in a faithful groove. Get back in the living waters of Holy Spirit that Christ has birthed you in. Feel the current of life move you away from stagnate thinking and into real spirit and life. It’s time to continue in what the LORD has started. It’s time

Wisdom can be learned by observing others. We do not have to experience everything ourselves. Do not be prideful, learn from the experience of others. Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Meditate 1 C

Some have entertained angels. Yet others have been so filled with the love and presence of God. That those who were being served thought to themselves that they were in presence of holy angels. So lets keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Being devoted to one another in love. Honoring one another above yourselves. Bless the LORD, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word! Yes, praise the LORD, you armies of angels who serve

A person who turns his back on God is a fool. God looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God. Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good! Even as fools walk along the road, they lack sense and show everyone how stupid they are. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. A wise person will pu

This new year. In this new year may God give you more wisdom, gaining more skill for living life. And then give you the moral discipline to carry through with it. Above all, the understanding and discernment to know whether one is on course to the will and plan of God. Add prudence to your new year having good judgment and high moral standards. With a sense of justice and fairness. Making every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; for without holiness no one

Sent away empty. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands. For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. God blesses you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. God blesses you who weep now, for in due time you will laugh. What sorrow awaits you who are fat and prosperous now, for a time of awful hunger awaits you. What sorrow awaits you who laugh now, for your laughing will turn to mourning and sorrow. You