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1 Cor 13: Only Love Remains

September 30, 2012 By ray

People throw around the word “love” a lot these days. I love ice cream. I love cats. I love my best friend. How do you stack up a love for ice cream with a love for a close friend or a family member? The word “love” has been quite diluted. “Love” is not the same thing as “like.” I can like something a lot, like my pet goldfish.… Read more

The Glory That Awaits

November 26, 2010 By ray

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.… Read more

Out of the Wreck I Rise

May 19, 2010 By ray

Here is the Oswald Chamber’s My Utmost to His Highest devotional for today. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? (Romans 8:35) God does not keep His child immune from trouble; He promises, “I will be with him in trouble . . .” (Psalm 91:15).… Read more