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2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

In the 2002 winter Olympics, the Canadian men's team won the gold medal in the speed skating relay. The two strongest competitors were the US team and the team from Canada. The first US skater fell and though it only took a few seconds to recover and begin skating, that miscue put him far behind. The Canadian team won easily, but what was curious was that each of the US men's team skated slower and slower in turn to the point that the team was lapped by the winning team from Canada. Just the knowledge that they were out of competition had a disheartening effect and took away their motivation.

I will occasionally tape a sports event on TV if I cannot be home to watch it. I will usually not fast forward to find out who wins, but if I find out somehow that my team has lost it just take away my interest. If on the other hand, I know my team has won, I am so eager to watch that I will even fast forward through commercials to see the next set of downs or period of hockey.

Read more: Standing On the Promises

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A Hurting Word... 

I love words--and "weary" is a good one! It describes exactly how I feel tonight--and maybe you agree 'cause you're worn out too! Well, let's move, with whatever energy we've got left, to the Well and find out what the Lord has waiting for us there. He knows all about being weary--He's "been there/done that" and He cares, more than we will ever know! His love is awesome, both in biblical accounts and in our own lives--and I'm just about to prove that with this "short" devotional....you know Peggie is tired when she writes "short" devotionals...grin...

A Helping Word...or Two!

Weary warriors fight the world!

...and a hardened, sick world it is. Read the newspaper headlines, watch the evening news, and surf the Web--crime, immorality, perversion--wickedness is everywhere. "Nothing new under the sun" though--it's been that way . . .

Read more: Weary Warrior!

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'Stay ready to go, for today may be your last'. Those are words we don't like to hear, but they are true. None of us are guaranteed another day of life on this earth as we know it. It could be an accident that takes your life, or you may have a terminal disease, and the doctor tells you that you don't have long to live, or God may just call you home. Whatever it is that causes you to lose your life, it pays to stay ready to go. We will meet our maker in one form or another - either ready to live with Him eternally, or we'll be spending eternity in hell - bluntly said, but true.

Today, we said our last goodbye's to a cousin. He had been sick for several years. Yet, during all those years . . .

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The process of writing a novel is exciting but labour-intensive. When I finished the first draft of my book, I was elated ? for about five seconds. Then it dawned on me how much work was still ahead. The task of editing and revising lay before me like a long uphill climb. I knew I'd need help, so I joined a critique group.

Having my work dissected and evaluated by strangers was daunting, but it has proven to be invaluable. Others see things I missed, pointing out the errors as well as inconsistencies in the story. One of the flaws often noted is switching point of view (POV). This is easy to do when you're writing, because you, as the author, are omniscient ? you're able to see through the eyes of all of your characters at one time. But when you suddenly switch from one to another, it can be a distraction and cause confusion in the reader.

Read more: How Can God Expect So Much?

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Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4


In Friday's Times Colonist is a picture of  Stephen Truscott. He was convicted as a 14 yr old boy of the murder of a girl named Lynn Harper, and sentenced to death. His sentence was commuted just before abolition of capital punishment, and he was paroled after serving about ten years. Since then, his case has become a cause for those seeking to overturn wrongful convictions. Reviews of the trial and the evidence seem to point to a false conviction, but 45 years later, he is still waiting to see if he will finally be exonerated.  Forty five years is a long time to live with the label of murderer if you in fact are innocent.

But we know that justice in this life is always an approximate thing. We do our best, at least we hope we have done our best, and we believe that's enough. Sometimes its not enough and the innocent suffer.

And in a nutshell that's what the book of Habakkuk is all about...injustice and where is God when it happens?

Read more: Living Faith in an Unjust World

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The Spur Article Count:  92

Marcia Laycock is a pastor's wife and freelance writer living in Alberta Canada.  Her devotional book The Spur of the Moment has been endorsed by Janette Oke, Phil Callaway and others.  To order, and to view more of Marcia's writing, see her web site - www.vinemarc.com

Wonders of Creation Article Count:  37

Written By Richard Gunther.

Harris Dvores Article Count:  1

Harris Dvores is a corporate lawyer in Orlando, Florida. But only from 9 to 5. For more than 20 years, he has pursued his passion to create: everything from Christian music and church skits, to Star Trek scripts and board games. His new website, www.harrisdvores.com, is a playground for the mind and spirit. A Jewish believer, Harris has been given truly amazing stories to share about the power of God.

Rev. Spence Laycock Article Count:  49

Rev. Spence Laycock pastors at Church of the Open Bible, Ponoka, Alberta, Canada.

Pastor Bert Nieuwenhuis Article Count:  2

Pastor Bert Nieuwenhuis is the interim pastor at Somerset Bible Chapel, Manitoba, Canada.

Diane Davis Article Count:  1

Diane Davis, a former policewoman in Toronto, recently retired from a lengthy career as a civilian member of the Ontario Provincial Police.  Amongst many things, she is now turning her attention to writing, music, and her 5 grandchildren.  She is also Pastor Tim's mom.

Melva's Devotions Article Count:  48

Blog Writings by Melva Cooper.

Melva Cooper is a wife, mother and grandmother from Jonesboro, Arkansas. God has given her, in her retirement years, the ministry of writing for HIM. "Even in old age, you will still produce fruit" is a verse He has given her (Psalm 92:14). And it is her desire to serve Him all the days of her life.

Barb's Mantle Article Count:  59

Barbara, a Christian homemaker, began her Web Site through encouragement from her son, and a dream. It quickly became a ministry for the Lord. She began writing devotionals to encourage, inspire, and build up spiritually those coming to her site.  Barbara is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Sandra Boyte Article Count:  10

Writing poetry that brings glory to God is Sandra's passion.  No matter where she has lived, or what she has gone through, she has found that God is always there before her to lead her in His paths and to catch her when she falls.  Married, with two sons two granddaughters on the way, Sandra's future goals include writing more poetry trying her hand at writing short devotionals for children.

Dr. Harold McNabb Article Count:  98

Dr. Harold McNabb pastors at Westshore Presbyterian Church in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Peggie's Den Article Count:  77

"Ever feel as though life is a lions' den and like Daniel, you're right in the middle of it all? Enjoy these "Devotions from the Den" (Lions 'n Life at Peggie's Place) and delight in God's promises of love, joy and peace for whatever is happening in YOUR den today!"

Misc Article Count:  77

Miscellaneous archived items.

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