by Kevin Burton One excuse I finally stopped allowing myself: I’m not good at memorizing Bible verses. I’m still not good at it, but I’m doing it and have started reaping the benefits. Why should you bother memorizing scripture when it’s a close as your Bible or Bible ap? Why …
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What Kind Of Draft Choice Will You Be?
by Kevin Burton If you follow team sports, I am sure you can remember a time when your favorite team drafted poorly. A highly-touted amateur player who does not perform well is called a bust. And you think, of all the players you could have chosen you picked this bum? Who is this …
What Does It Mean To “Bless The Lord”?
by Kevin Burton Our family Bible study took us through Psalm 103 recently, where we encountered no fewer than five admonitions to “bless the Lord.” I had read this before, but this time it stopped me short. This blessing business is supposed to go the other way, God blessing us. When God blesses …
Change For The New Year From Ephesians
by Kevin Burton I have long since written off New Year’s resolutions. Good habits, bad habits, these things are stubborn and rarely conform to my list of plans. That doesn’t mean I don’t have plans and goals. They just aren’t tied to days like today, the beginning of a new year. …
How I Acquired A Taste For Quiet
by Kevin Burton My fourth grade teacher Ruth Rice, when she had had enough and wanted us to be quiet said, “Subside!” I doubt any of us had ever heard that word before hearing her say it, but we knew what it meant by context, in no uncertain terms. That was funny …
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