Extraordinary Forgiveness
Attacked by his own brothers. Thrown into a pit. Sold into slavery. Falsely accused. Put in prison. Don’t let the brevity of these...
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Paula Marolewski
- Nov 17, 2019
- 3 min
Pride and Prejudice
When I say “pride and prejudice,” what comes to mind? For lovers of British literature, Jane Austin’s classic novel of the same name is...
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Paula Marolewski
- Oct 5, 2019
- 1 min
Not Far Enough
“But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court; and whoever says to his brother, ‘You...
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Paula Marolewski
- Aug 20, 2019
- 1 min
Grace
The words came unbidden to my mind, bubbling up from deep misery: “I am not worthy of Your grace.” My sins, my failures, my weaknesses,...
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Paula Marolewski
- Aug 19, 2019
- 2 min
The Knot Was Not
The legend of the Gordian Knot recounts that there was an intricate and tightly-tangled knot in Phrygia. It was said that the man who...
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Paula Marolewski
- Aug 11, 2019
- 2 min
Don't Scratch that Itch!
Summer means many wonderful things, such as flowers and beaches and butterflies ... unfortunately, it also means mosquitoes. If you are...
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Paula Marolewski
- Jul 29, 2019
- 1 min
What Do I Value?
In our natural, fallen state, we value things like material possessions. Sexual conquest. Political power. Physical beauty. Monetary...
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Paula Marolewski
- Jul 29, 2019
- 1 min
A Transforming Hope
“See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God … Beloved, now we are children of God, and...
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Paula Marolewski
- Jul 8, 2019
- 2 min
Get Rid of All the Weight
Romans 12:2 states, “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” The world...
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Paula Marolewski
- Jun 21, 2019
- 1 min
The Merced
I used to think of mercy as something stolid. Somber. A decree handed down by a judge with judgment still hanging in the eaves. Until I...
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Paula Marolewski
- May 26, 2019
- 2 min
"No; get up and get moving."
Here is another tough response God may have for us: sometimes, when we cry out for relief from the midst of our pain, God says in answer...
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Paula Marolewski
- May 26, 2019
- 2 min
"No; you must face the consequences of your sin."
Sometimes when we entreat God to get us out of pain and suffering, God says “No” – yet even his “No” is the route to ultimate healing....
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Paula Marolewski
- May 19, 2019
- 2 min
"Yes, but confess."
When we are in trouble or pain or suffering and cry out to God, there is a “Yes” from God we may receive that carries a condition: “YES,...
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Paula Marolewski
- Apr 20, 2019
- 1 min
Don't Take Grace for Granted
“Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, ‘Behold, you have become well; do not sin anymore, so that nothing worse may...
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Paula Marolewski
- Apr 20, 2019
- 2 min
No Room for Revenge
“Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the...
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Paula Marolewski
- Apr 20, 2019
- 2 min
What Do You Say?
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” – Romans 12:14 What typically happens when someone hurts us? We open our mouth...
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Paula Marolewski
- Apr 6, 2019
- 1 min
Wise Words about Money
The book of Proverbs has a very practical, rubber-meets-the-road approach to money. Here are some verses to help us manage money wisely!...
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Paula Marolewski
- Mar 30, 2019
- 1 min
The Grasp of Gossip
“The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.” Proverbs 18:8 “Whoever would foster love covers over...
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Paula Marolewski
- Mar 1, 2019
- 2 min
Complaints, Complaints!
“I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise...
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Paula Marolewski
- Feb 18, 2019
- 1 min
According to My Righteousness
“The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and my integrity that is in me.” – Psalm 7:8 Here’s a...
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