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“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.” -2 Peter 1:5-7

“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.” -2 Peter 1:5-7

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Building character

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
While we are created in the image of God and “may participate in the divine nature,” we are not born with character. Character is developed by inculcating habits.If we were blessed to have good and wise parents, they probably did their best to inculcate good habits from a young age.
“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” Romans 12:16 NIV

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” Romans 12:16 NIV

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Compare, despair

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Thursday, August 14, 2025
Comparing ourselves with others is one of the mental habits that often leads to negative feelings, such as feelings of inferiority, envy and self-doubt.Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy has long warned against this bad mental habit, and social media has only made things worse.
“Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.” -Proverbs 21:13 NIV

“Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.” -Proverbs 21:13 NIV

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Social Justice Is Essential to Judeo - Christian Values

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
There are people who consider themselves to be good Christians but who don’t believe in social justice, or who believe that a concern with social justice has “infected” Christianity with political ideology.If we read the Bible with care, it is impossible not to see the literally hundreds of places...
Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary

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Happy Anniversary

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Monday, August 4, 2025
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“I am a sinner, but I trust in the infinite mercy and patience of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Pope Francis (upon being elected Pope)

“I am a sinner, but I trust in the infinite mercy and patience of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Pope Francis (upon being elected Pope)

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Only human

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
We are finite and flawed beings, all of us, and while this may seem like something negative it is the basis, or should be the basis, for our compassion for our fellow creatures, all of whom, like us, need help.Will we sin today? Of course. Will we neglect to do certain things which we should do?

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 NIV

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 NIV

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We are God’s co-workers

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
How wonderful it is to think that we are working with God to make this a better world and to show others the love of God through our work. It is also encouraging to know that God is always with us.Family, friends and your colleagues at work may abandon you, but God never will.
Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.
“I trust in the steadfast love of God for ever and ever.” Psalm 52: 8

“I trust in the steadfast love of God for ever and ever.” Psalm 52: 8

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Five types of prayer

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
There is no limit to the kinds of prayer which are possible, since prayer is any genuine attempt to communicate with God, but there are five types of prayer which seem to be virtually universal.The first type of prayer is the prayer of thanks.

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Happy Birthday

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Thursday, June 26, 2025
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