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oaks of righteousness

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you choose Q: how can i handle chronic pain?

Q: How do I handle physical body pain over the years even though I've been praying for help ?  —Joseph

A: Chronic pain is a challenge that has a great impact on every aspect of life. There's no simple solution for dealing with it. A person in pain must be ready to acknowledge pain’s effects—including the limitations it imposes—but also strive to live as fully as…

when . . . I will . . .

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who holds the reins?

read> Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding (v.5).Brutis the Horse

An ex-racehorse at my stable, Dawson, is a talented jumper, but he struggles with overanticipation. Whenever we begin a ride, he speeds up, dances in place, and tries to anticipate my commands, not because he’s being defiant but because he’s eager to…

now unto Him . . .

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you choose Q: how do we know that Jesus and God exist, and where did that information come from?

Q: Recently I spoke to a friend from Germany, and that person asked me how do we know that Jesus and God exist and how we get this information and from whom? Because the Bible was written from prophets, how did they get this information all about Jesus and God?  —Kofi

A: We can know that God exists because God Himself told us…

life-giving speech

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a cord of "tree" . . . not easily broken?

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you choose Q: after judgment will we go to heaven or the new earth? Also, will aborted babies be judged?

Q: After judgment, will we go to heaven or the new earth? Also, will the aborted babies be judged?  —Daniel 

A: The Bible speaks of a final judgment where every human person will stand before God’s “great white throne” (Revelation 20:11-12). Those who do not know Jesus, “anyone whose name was not found recorded in the Book of Life” will be…

fruit and life

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you choose Q: how do i know what God's plan is for me the rest of my life?

Q: Since my husband went to be with the Lord (over 4 years ago), the "new normal" for me has not been that normal! I need to work to support myself, but I also have a great support system in our grown kids, even though I don't want to burden them—they have their own families. My question is this: How do…

the tree of life

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like a tree . . . continually

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cherishing our moms

No matter how hard we try,

regardless how loud we cry,

however long we wait,

whatever is at stake,

none can match any trait

of the moms God has made.

Even before we rise from our sleep,

they are already cooking and cleaning;

their homes, they strive with love to upkeep

from early morning until late evening.

No matter how busy we think we…

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