Pamela Thorson
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Slightly Obsessed #094: Pearl
The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. – Matthew 13:45-46 Throughout the ages, the lure of finding fabled treasure has captivated the imaginations of men. The hope of a pot…
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Slightly Obsessed #093: Is It Possible to Find the Right Church?
And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness…
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Slightly Obsessed #092: The Author of Life
You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. – Acts 3:15 The call came one evening, while we were at work. We rushed to the nursing home and found her in her room. Her eyes were open but fixed on some spot beyond us.…
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Slightly Obsessed #091: Does Prayer Work?
The prayer of the upright is His delight. – Proverbs 15:8 It’s with you day and night. It’s always there for you if you are in trouble or just need to talk. It’s as close as your fingertips and you never go anywhere without it. I love my cell phone, too. How did we…
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Slightly Obsessed #090: A Day of Turkey, a Life of Praise
It is good to give thanks to the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High. – Psalm 92:1 When you see Christmas coming… The well-known Bible commentator Chuck Missler once said, “When you see Christmas coming, you know that Halloween is almost here.” Every year, nearly as soon as the…
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Slightly Obsessed #089: Fierce in Loyalty
For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth, that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. – 2 Chronicles 16:9 One of my best friends proudly wears the nickname “Mama Bear.” She’s one of the most loving people I know. She quietly endures the occasional gossip…
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Slightly Obsessed #087: One Love
Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and spoke with me, saying, ‘Come here, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.’ – Revelation 21:9 The pain in their eyes is indescribable. It is a suffering worse than death,…
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Slightly Obsessed #086: Song in the Night
I will remember my song in the night. – Psalm 77:6 It could be a story in the news anywhere in the world today. This event, however, occurred two thousand years ago in the city of Philippi. Two Christian men were on their way to pray with other Christians when they were attacked…
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Slightly Obsessed #085: An Audience of One
Not to us, O Lord, not to us, But to Your name give glory – Psalm 115:1 “Here’s how to stand out in a noisy world,” the ad in my inbox promises. Like many writers, I’m regularly bombarded with advertising for the newest tips or book or webinar that will surely teach me how to…
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Slightly Obsessed #084: At the Edge of Faith
Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. – Hebrews 11:6 Remember when you first discovered God? Remember praying for the streetlight to change or the car to make it to…
