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Positivity stands in contrast to cynicism of today.
Meg Bucher Writer and Author 2021 16 Mar “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Moses spoke these words to Israel, and to Joshua, as he passed the torch of responsibility to lead them into the promised land. Imagine having to fill the shoes of Moses. Often, when we find the tasks God purposes for our lives insurmountable and impossible, our reaction is to shrink away, feeling unqua...
Author’s Note: Interested readers can find all previous volumes of this series here. Today we begin a two-part study exploring the Meaning of Light in the Old Testament, and next week the New Testament. First, a quick story. Back in the 1990s, a friend was into “New Age,” and angels — but I was unsure of what she really believed. However, she shared a “light blessing” with me that I cherish and have used ever since. When a loved one departs for a trip (or any reason), you imagine them being surrounded by glowing white light. The blessing only takes two seconds but is very powerf...