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2 Corinthians 3:18 - But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. The word glory carries the idea of weight. Have you ever been in the room with someone who is important by a worldly standard and found yourself not knowing exactly how to act? Maybe you have encountered someone that you greatly admire from a distance, only to come in close com

A fever is a symptom of a virus or an infection. The fever is not the problem but is a signal that something is wrong and needs to be investigated. The virus or the infection is the real problem that needs to be addressed. Pain in a joint is a symptom that something else is wrong. There could be inflammation or a tear that is causing the pain. The ability to diagnose and treat the problem and not just the symptom is important. If a patient has an infection, they need an

A blessing is a pronouncement of the favor of God on someone. (Tyndale Bible Dictionary) Genesis 12:2 says, “I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing.” God blessed Abram. He pronounced that Abram had God’s favor. How amazing is it that God, our creator, gave Abram His favor? Abram did not do anything to acquire this favor, but God, out of His character, demonstrated love and grace. I could spend pages talking

Why do you live the life that you do? Was education and a good job a priority in your family? Was a certain type home, a vacation home, car or other material things important in your family? Are you determined not live like your parents or grandparents did? How did you come to the way that you treat people? Were you wounded in life and you determined never to feel that way again? Did you feel abandoned or neglected in life and now you refuse to allow people to get close,