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We are commanded in Hebrews 3: 13 to encourage one another daily. That is and will continue to be the purpose of My Journey of Faith Ministries. We are a community of believers who are sharing our life stories with others for the purpose of encouraging and uplifting one another.
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Day by Day Devotions are written by ordinary women who love an extraordinary God. With only a handful of professional writers, most of our writers are women who simply want to tell their love for Jesus and how He has worked and moved in their every day life.
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Psalm 91: 3 "Surely...
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When you cannot find the light at the end of the tunnel, what is there...
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Driving home from North Carolina, I was exhausted, but optimistic about getting home on time...
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Death is a word with an extremely negative connotation, but does it have to be?...
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“Rejoicing in hope.” Romans 12: 12. In this chapter of Romans there is a wonderful...
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“I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish, I wish tonight!” Oh...
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John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and you, you will bear much fruit;...
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Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans...
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Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7 "Each person should give what he has decided in his heart...
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Psalms 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be...
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Zion National Park, Utah Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 “There is a time for everything and a season for...
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Matthew 5:3-4 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven....
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The Annunciation by James Tissot "In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy the angel Gabriel was...
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If you are my sibling-in-Christ, then I know you had a meeting with God at...
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If you are my sibling-in-Christ, then I know you had a meeting with God at...
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Early one morning as I was walking down the road, my eye caught a glimpse...
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There are millions of people today facing depression and loneliness. These are trying times. Days of...
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For many, the year of 2020 halted plans. Vacations were cancelled. Future moves and careers...
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We have an enemy who desires to destroy our faith in Jesus. If he can’t...
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You remember Moses don’t you? Moses was the one born to an Israelite woman during...
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We have an enemy who desires to destroy our faith in Jesus. If he can’t...
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John 12:26 "Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also...
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Betty Lacy shares her story of her near death experience and her guardian angel.
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Learning To Sit With Grief and Be Okay with It i’m not always the best at...
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“However it is written: ‘What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and...
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Gen 1:21 “So God created…” I was out in my yard the other day taking photos...
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As I listened to my GPS guide me toward home, reminding me to keep straight...
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Meet Cara Daniel Cara fell in love with Jesus in her 20's. Married to her High...
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You remember Joseph’s story, don’t you? For details and to jog your memory, read Joseph’s...
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Grace and the God Girl - 2:20:26, 10.02 AM 2 I was raised in a Christian...
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Please read Psalm 22 to see the references to Jesus. Before the beginning of time and...
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John the Baptist had said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the...
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Luke 24: 25-27 “Then He said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart...
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God's divine plan had arrived to the appointed time on God's calendar for the saving...
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What a word for a fabulous Friday morning. It’s been a week, it was a...
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Isaiah 53: 4-5,12 "Surely He took up our pain and bore our suffering...But He was...
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Your Past Has No Power Over Your Purpose Opening Word The enemy does not fear your past,...
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You Are Not Their Opinion Opening Word: You were not created to live under the weight of...
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“Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am...
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"Beautifully Broken" was written by Katie Clifton in the April 2013 issue of My Journey...
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Behold The Lamb of God John 1: 29 "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away...
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Intersection, Substitution, Completion Our journey through the Gospel of Mark brings us to the pinnacle of...
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Some may not know this about me but I was a rebel in my early...
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Psalm 139: 13-16 a "For You formed my inward parts: You knit me together in...
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Ephesians 2: 8-10 "For by grace have you been saved through faith, and this is not...
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"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes...
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"For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." Romans 3: 23 I...
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1 Corinthians 15: 8-10a Paul wrote: "Last of all, as to one untimely born, he...
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Jeremiah 18: 4 " And when the vessel that he made of clay was marred...
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Simply put, if you’re not willing to take what is dearest to you, whether plans...
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For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the...
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"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power,...
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In 2006, my husband stepped into an ugly power struggle that nearly cost him his...
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You may have heard it said that each of us view our world through rose-colored...
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Intellectually, we know sometimes bad things happen to good people, but sitting in the middle...
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“I’m sorry” is a phrase that I have hungered for on more than one occasion....
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You Were Set Apart, Not Set Aside Opening Word: There are moments in life when you may...
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You Are Defined by Heaven Opening Word You were not created to be insignificant, and you were...
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You Are Seen by God Even When Others Ignore You Opening Word There are moments when you...
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You Are Not Too Much Opening Word: There have been moments when people asked you to quiet...
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"Hope, Peace, Joy and Love" During this time of year, Christians focus on the birth of...
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Doesn’t that phrase just sustain you even now as you are reading it. A thrill...
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When I was a little girl, my brother and I would make a deal on...
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"We look at this Son and see the God who cannot be seen. We look...
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‘For I am convinced that neither death, nor...
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"Behold, about this time tomorrow, I will send a very heavy hail, such as has...
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Results Our body is unique and no one body is alike. We are, after all, made...
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Did you know that not every woman likes their mother-in-law? WHAT?!!?!?!?! As shocking as it is- it's...
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God showed me something recently that I want to share with you because we all...
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"Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at...
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I grew up on the old, country warning; "You're gettin' too big for your britches!"...
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Last year in January, I hopped on the whole "yearly word" bandwagon and I have...
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Have you ever wondered if reading your Bible actually matters? “With my whole heart I...
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Sometimes it’s hard to understand the traditions from ancient times in comparison to our life...
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Let me be the first to say that I am not the mother of the...
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Family... what a wonderfully loaded word! There are so many varieties of families, from in-laws...
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Mary and Martha with Jesus by James Tissot Scripture: Luke 10: 38-42 "...Jesus entered a village, and...
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"In the days of Herod, there was a priest named Zechariah... and his wife was Elizabeth,...
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"Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching...
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Rehab by James Tissot "By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land,...
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Read Genesis 37:5-11 God gave Joseph two prophetic dreams. They would comfort him in the years...
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The Sheep was Silent I watched in amazement at how still the sheep had become during...
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What exactly does Christ expect from us? Often, we are so consumed with our needs...
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Gratitude is a state of being that illuminates the soul. I’ve always been a giver. It...
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"When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also...
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Confusion, turmoil, frustration or just feeling like something isn’t right is never a good feeling....
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For the August issue of "My Journey of Faith" magazine, I was asked to consider...
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“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 Those words of Scripture are...
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I’ve been doing a lot of "figuring out" lately. Mainly figuring out which direction I...
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Faith is a character trait that we are supposed to have as Christians. We have...
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Oh how time flies! As I am writing this, we have less than a month...
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The spring of 2008 was a challenging year for our family. Whenever I saw another...
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I hung up the phone with my mom, in somewhat of a shock as I...
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"Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him;" (Isaiah 53:10) Sometimes I...
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In August's issue of My Journey of Faith, my dear friend Heather shared the story...
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"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who LOVED us....
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Sometimes life's deck of cards deals us a hand we would like to "pass on."...
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A little less than a week before Christmas my husband and I were supposed to...
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“Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father...
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Aaron and Moses speak to the people Exodus 6: 2-9 In this passage, the Lord just got...
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The Waters are Parted by James Tissot Exodus 14: 8 "And the Lord hardened the heart...
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Just recently, I found myself in a place of hopelessness, a place where nothing could...
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“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith;…” ~ Hebrews 12: 2 Our...
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“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in...
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“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God,...
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I just read six of the most encouraging words in the Bible, “at the appointed...
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I finally worked up the courage I needed to make the trip to the dentist...
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I recently went shopping with my friend Sara in an Amish town in Indiana. It’s...
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James 2:17–26 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by...
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On the hunt for some new clothes, I purchased some unrelated items. As I walked...
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Do you feel held back in the area of forgiveness? Are you worried that forgiveness would...
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Hey guys! I'm back with my second Faith Post Friday! As many of you know,...
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Hey everyone- Carissa here! One of my favorite Christmas passages comes from the words of...
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I am a thinker. I am one, almost to a fault. I am also a...
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“Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will...
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"With her two daughters-in-law she left the place where she had been living and set out on...
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The Sistine Chapel is part of the official residence of the pope in Vatican City. ...
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As John 21 opens, it’s clear the disciples have followed the instructions of Jesus. They...
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Why am I here? What is the meaning of life? How can I find purpose?...
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“Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the...
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Sacrifice When was the last time you went out of your way to help someone in...
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His Hand We’ve all had those times in our life when things happen and it’s so...
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Disarmed We live in a world of natural disasters, murder, terrorists, domestic violence, much like in...
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Opportunities. There have been many times in my life when I have thought, “if only I...
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Devotional 6 “Forget the former things, do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing...
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Devotion 5 – Joy in the Struggle “You prepare a table before me in the presence...
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Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see...
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Devotion 4 - Hope in the Darkness “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and...
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Devotional 3 - Know Your Enemy “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against...
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Faith not Fear – Day 2 Devotional Sheila Scheuerman “Fear not, for I have redeemed you. I...
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“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, ...
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As I write this article I am sitting on a roof top patio in Nairobi,...
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Luke 24:5-8 “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not...
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Women at the Tomb by James Tissot The Women of Easter Easter morning. Today, for Christians, that...
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Matthew 28: 6 "He is not here; he has risen, just as He said. Come...
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The Lord’s Passover Through Moses, God gave instructions to His people to remember the Passover event. ...
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Everyone recognizes the brilliant physicist Albert Einstein and his famous equation E = mc2 (even...
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“It is finished.” These words of Jesus are recorded in John 19: 30. His work on...
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“Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:...
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Intersection, Substitution, Completion And finally, the cross is a place of Completion. Dictionary.com defines Complete: having all...
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"For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might...
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Jesus Teaches Disciples by James Tissot Jesus said, “The Spirit of the Lord is on me,...
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In our walk with Christ, challenges are inevitable. We face moments of weakness that test...
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2 Timothy 1:7- “For God hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of...
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1 John 1:7 “The blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanses us from all sin” It...
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Colossians 3:9 Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old...
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But Jesus said, suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for...
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It was a tranquil afternoon as we sped down a country highway one fall Saturday....
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“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” – Proverbs 11: 2 I...
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The Dirt of Life “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by...
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“Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to...
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“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting...
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"I was right on the cliff-edge, ready to fall, When God grabbed and held me....
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When I think about the month of February, of course I think about love, don’t...
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“For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received...
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“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge...
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“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill...
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John 3: 16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and...
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I still have some of my parents’ cards and letters they wrote one another when...
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Love. We've been hurt by it and we've been blessed by it. People have even...
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Scripture: He crowns you with steadfast love and mercy. Psalm 103: 4 Many crowns are mentioned...
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Psalm 103: 11-17 gives us a glimpse into the measure of God's love for us. "God...
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Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. Psalm 63:3 Life is good. You’ve...
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We are called to love another not just with words but with our actions. 1 John...
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Isaiah 66:13 - “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and...
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So many times, we allow the actions of others to depict the way we live...
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The word ‘love’ has been defined in so many ways. There is ‘first love,’ ‘puppy...
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Looking at this graphic, your heart is the innermost heart. Flowing out from you are...
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Ephesians 4: 1-6 "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live...
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Are you walking in the ways of God's love? Are you striving to...
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“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him,...
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Psalm 139: 13-16 "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s...
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I don't know if I had ever seen a Sycamore tree before we moved to...
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We must remember that everyone has problems. No one is exempt. Even in Bible times...
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I can remember the day my sister called me with panic in her voice. As...
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“The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is...
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I want to focus on something that truly stirs my heart – unanswered prayer. I...
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"Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries...
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We all know there’s no such thing as a ‘genie in a bottle.’ But some...
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Based on God's word, I believe both private and public prayers are acceptable to God. ...
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I hope you have been writing and praying God’s Word from Psalm 119. Below is...
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Inspiration from Psalm 119: Part 2 of 3 It was just too difficult to choose only...
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Psalm 119: Words on the WORD Scripture, Precepts, Statutes, etc. If you are writing along with us...
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I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. Psalm 119: 16 Do you find delight...
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Psalm 119: Words on the WORD Scripture, Precepts, Statutes, etc. {Inspiration from Psalm 119: Part 2 of...
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The enemy uses the world to tell us lies that keep us from living the...
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All this week we have been looking at ways we can pursue peace instead of...
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Embracing Divine Interruptions "Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the...
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Praying for Boldness, not Protection Peter and John were hauled before the powerful Sanhedrin religious authority. ...
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Peter: Coward to Courageous “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name...
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A Job To Do and the Power To Do It How extraordinary to receive the assignment...
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Last Words: Wait and Go This daddy whispers into his daughter’s ear before walking her down...
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My mother loves the McIntosh variety apple. She says it’s full of flavor, easy to...
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While young, I wasn't a fan of fishing. Probably because of the wiggly worms and...
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One of my grandsons has an uncanny ability to draw you into a conversation and...
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Two of our grandchildren were born thirteen hours apart. I wasn’t able to make...
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Picture a lovely bowl sitting on a table, filled with chunks of Gala apples tossed...
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My Texas sisters really know how to throw a party. It was my birthday and...
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LUKE 23: 32-34 "Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to...
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Some parents don't set worthy examples for their children to follow and expect them not to live as...
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"This is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and the...
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"Faith Will Produce Good Works" In Ephesians 2: 8-10 Paul wrote, “For by grace are you...
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There is an old saying that the mind is the devil's playhouse. And he not only...
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Image by Gordon Johnson from pixabay Did you know that Jesus prayed for you before he...
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Do I love my husband? Of course I do. How do I show it? Normally,...
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Whatever you ask in My name, I will do it so that the Father may...
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Why do we serve God? In looking back at areas where I serve, I can...
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Scripture Reference: "Help us do what is just." Philippians 4: 8. "Finally, brothers, whatever is...
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"I am aware the writer of this scripture said we are to think on these...
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To live honorable lives was the second qualification given by God and recorded by Paul in Philippians 4: 8....
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Always Express Positive Thoughts Scripture: Philippians 3: 8-9b "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable,...
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"In bitterness of soul Hannah wept much and prayed to the LORD.…she kept on praying...
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I remember once while my husband was fighting a losing battle with lung cancer and...
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Reflections from Corinne’s Garden Magnifying the Light of Jesus in Our Daily Lives Intercessory Prayer “I am the...
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It has been said that God always answers prayers, but the answer may be yes,...
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It would be amazing to know the number of prayers made in my behalf, and even...
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Today is the second day I find fear circling around me like standing in the...
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Sometimes I claim I want to hear God, I ask and pray but yet after...
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The Bible has a lot of things to say about fear. When doing a word...
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Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;...
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FEAR: A big word filled with overwhelming emotion. A word that draws from the depths...
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What if fear did not exist?? What if there was no such thing as that...
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Fear is a destructive, enslaving emotion that, when fed, pushes us farther from the life...
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To Fear or Not to Fear I frequently travel nationwide for business. When I’m across country...
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This morning started like most others, by getting up begrudgingly and taking on the task...
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We see it all the time, especially in these times. People raising other people up,...
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Tonight, I am sitting writing this blog as I listen to the rain. It has...
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I love to come home, change clothes and put on a pair of socks. There...
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"Grace under pressure"..."Grace under pressure"... the phrase that every good Southern girl knows, but one...
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I found myself being asked by God to reconsider - to look at life and...
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Do you remember caring for a child that wouldn’t listen or maybe you were at...
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James Tissot "Jesus is removed from the cross" Thank You Jesus for the power of the...
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Joseph had his share of trials. I can’t think of many who experienced as many...
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Jesus comes with a guarantee 2 Corinthians 1: 21-22 – "Now it is God who makes...
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Jesus brought me from darkness Colossians 1: 13, 14 and 22 – "For he has rescued...
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Jesus Teaches Disciples by James Tissot Jesus Re-created My Life We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though...
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Thank you Jesus for choosing me Ephesians 1: 4 and 5 – "For He choose us...
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Jesus Prays by James Tissot Jesus – My Living Hope 1 Peter 1: 3-5 "Praise be to...
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Genesis 37: 18-24 "They saw him from afar, and before he came near to them...
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JAMES 1:2–4, 12–12 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face...
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1 Peter 5:10 "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal...
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JAMES 5:7–11 "Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the...
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JAMES 4:2–7 " You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but...
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Listen to what you say. If your words do not agree with what God has said,...
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I am always up for a new adventure. I thrive on learning new things and...
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“He said it would be hard, but he didn’t know how hard it really would...
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Jeremiah 29: 11 “For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’...
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Looking out of the window at the bay has been my favorite view early mornings...
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Genesis 15: 13-14 "Then the Lord said to Abram, “Know for certain that your offspring...
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Genesis 50: 15-20 "And when Joseph’s brethren saw that their father was dead, they said,...
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Can God Be Trusted? Studies one summer took me to Joshua to prepare for Sunday School...
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"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy." - Psalms 94:19 When I...
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Ps 63: 1-3 “O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my...
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When I participated in a spiritual parenting class at my church, we were challenged to...
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2 Corinthians 2: 14-16 "But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives...
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Matthew 5:15 No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather...
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When I was a child one of my favorite games to play was pin the...
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It had been one of those weeks. Sometimes I had felt as if I could...
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Sometimes my husband will go to the kitchen cabinet looking to locate something he needs....
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As a child my family took a vacation to the mountains of Tennessee. We enjoyed...
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I am the world’s worst at losing my sunglasses/shades. I only buy cheap sunglasses now...
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Genesis 1: 21 "So God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves,...
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“...their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” Hebrews 10:17 Have you ever...
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Isaiah 43:25 “I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers...
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Ephesians 6:10-16 describes the Armor of God and instructs us how to wear and use...
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If you have suffered a harmful offense by another and finally forgave that person, you...
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“See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe...
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Recently, I drove through a neighborhood on the west side of Chicago that my husband...
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Photo by Melissa Neal It had been one of those weeks. Sometimes I had felt as...
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The Lord is teaching me. He often does. As He teaches me, He doesn’t give...
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The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I prayed to the...
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I set out during the night with a few others. I had not told anyone...
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“They are to make them just as I commanded you.” Exodus 31:11 NIV Within the past...
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“The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD commanded to...
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Several years ago before a trip to Alaska a friend of mine gave me an...
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I stood gazing out of my kitchen window. On this particular day, I had watched...
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Jesus said, Have faith in God (Mark 11:22). What is faith? Faith is believing and...
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Nothing is Imposible God posed a profound question to Abraham in Genesis 18:14; Is there...
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Winning The Battle Against Self When I reflect on my emotions, I remember happy days, sad...
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We Give Thanks Gratitude is not just a virtue but a fundamental aspect of our Christian...
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Throw It Out! Preserving Only What’s Good For Your Spiritual Growth Life experiences have a lot...
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Living Self-Intentionally It is natural for humans to be attracted to distractions, as they often seem...
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Some days feel like I’m walking through mud. Things happen and I catch myself asking,...
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If you want to achieve anything in life you must put some effort into it....
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Have you ever had someone tell lies about you; someone who just makes up stuff...
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Life happens. Circumstances change, people move on and we’re left to pick up the pieces...
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2020 may have seemed like the longest, darkest valley in your life, but there was...
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I stand, lost in the sight before me. I am looking through the window completely...
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Ah, Summer. It is a chance to take a break; school is out, weekends are...
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The seasons are changing. The days are getting shorter. The temperature is dropping. Dorothy, we...
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We all face challenges every day. No one is exempt from problems. Even a toddler...
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I love fall. I love sweaters, hoodies, boots, fuzzy blankets, camp fires and cool nights. ...
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It was a cool fall afternoon in Endless Mountains of northeastern, PA. The sun was...
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Photo credits to “Carlos ZGZ” It hit me as I took in the line of people...
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Despite what breaks you today or what has broken you in the past, trust that...
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To make a sacrifice, you surrender or give up something for the sake of someone...
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Am I doing this right? Life is hard. There is no doubt about it. Just when...
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For the past several years a group of my Facebook friends and I have chosen...
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Spend a bit of time on Pinterest and you'll almost always find a bedroom quote...
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I first noticed these scratches months ago; I just noticed the beauty this week. The photo...
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Grocery shopping has been on my attention list for about six weeks now. Sounds strange...
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Many thousands of dollars are given to charitable organizations each year, and hopefully most are...
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Remember God created the first man Adam in His own image and breathed the breath...
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Throughout life individuals are rewarded for good behavior: babies cry and get attention, young children...
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A farmer plants seed, and later cultivates the plants, but without rain his crops won't...
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In Ephesians 2: 8-10 Paul wrote, "For by grace are you saved through faith, and...
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The following devotional is an excerpt from "Free to Thrive," the newest book written by...
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I’ve noticed that God speaks to me a lot on porches. Anyway… Yesterday I was standing...
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At Stella’s recent birthday party, one of our daughter’s friends was relating a story about...
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As Danny leaves the house each work morning I always stand on the porch and...
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While at In-service one of my friends found a wedding ring on the counter in...
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We are pretty sure we have a thief who is waiting until dark to steal...
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Paul said, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what...
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"And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed...
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“We aren’t made to live on mountain tops” are the words I heard uttered from...
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We never know what someone is walking through...but we can give them grace We don't know what...
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When we talk about Faith, it seems that there could be any number of things...
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It was a little over a year ago that I was able to call Little...
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Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do...
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On a walk the other day, I found a leaf with a hole in the...
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Have any of you lost your kids? I’ve lost one of my kids once. ...
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I’ll never forget climbing the steep, rocky mountainsides of Petra... on a mule!! If you’re...
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The other morning I felt the urge to go on a walk outside, but I...
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Have you broken anything? I think we break a dish almost every week in our...
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As I stepped out on my favorite dock, I noticed that the water was higher...
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John 1: 29 “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the...
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“…Mary stood outside the tomb crying…” John 20: 11 The Greek word translated crying is KLAIO. ...
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I recently revisited some unpublished writings that I have. I call them ramblings because they...
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Matthew 16: 24-25 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers,...
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Luke 24: 13-19 "That day two men were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven...
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Romans 8: 37-39 "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall trouble, hardship,persecution,or...
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1 Corinthians 13:1-13 "If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have...
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Romans 8: 37-39 "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him...
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God wrote His story before creation came into being even before He created the heavens...
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“For I am the Lord who heals you.” – Exodus 15: 26 NLT Often when we hear scriptures...
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God is the ultimate Comforter. No matter what we face in this life, He fully...
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When I first gave my life to the Lord, I had absolutely no idea what...
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We all need saving, and every story must have a hero. This is a truth...
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It is overwhelming to believe that the God of the universe, who created all mankind,...
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Waking up this morning to central heat is wonderful. We have a fireplace and we...
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Danny and one of his best buds spent the evening sitting with yet another best...
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I spent most of my early adult years trying to do life on my own...
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"How precious to me are Your blessings, O God! How vast is the sum of them!...
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It’s hard to be thankful when nothing is going right in your life. I know that...
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All around Hope is springing up from this old ground Out of chaos life is...
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I do not have a green thumb. In fact, I end up killing just about...
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Gen 1: 21 “So God created…” I was out in my yard one spring day taking...
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Pesky mosquitoes, ants and flies… Sunshine and pleasant temperatures are ever so encouraging to spend more...
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WHEN FACED WITH MAJOR DECISIONS HOW DO WE RESPOND? Life is filled with choices - small...
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Recently, during a Genesis Bible Study, the group was asked to identify key characteristics of...
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We are introduced to Noah in when he is 500 years old as God shared...
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Someone suggested that when studying books of the Bible, we should look for Jesus. Can...
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When we study the Tower of Babel Genesis 11 account, we emphasize the wrong motives...
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God made a covenant with Noah and with us. Genesis 9:8-15 (CSB) “8 Then God said to...
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If you've lived in this world longer than a few years you have inevitably learned...
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Have you ever felt like you were running on empty? Sometimes we get so caught...
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When a new year hits it is natural to want to begin fresh, to push...
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Early mornings have always been my most favorite time of the day. When the land...
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Pentecost always reminds me of a “new beginning” when the Holy Spirit comes upon the...
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One of our daughters got a new camera setup for Christmas. It’s got all the...
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Have you ever been afraid to do something and you made excuses not to do...
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For years I worked in a salon with a woman who had a largely older...
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Contentment is very subtle. Can you honestly say you are satisfied and content with everything around...
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The prophet Isaiah uses very beautiful imagery to portray the strength that God gives to...
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Other pesky critters we’ve been overrun with lately are wasps. I mean they are everywhere. ...
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Some of my favorite decorations at Christmas are the ones that reflect a time long...
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"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing...
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For the past decade we’ve done a lot of travel in ministry. Almost every weekend...
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Day 6 James 1:12 "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the...
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Have you ever been so physically or mentally exhausted you didn’t think you could go...
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Pieces of a puzzle lay on a table in my home. Some day it will...
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Day 5 1 Timothy 4:8 "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value...
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Day 4 Christ Is With Us Psalm 119:41 "May your unfailing love come to me, Lord, your...
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Day 3 Our Line Of Hope Is The Prayer Line How many times have you put your...
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Day 2 Put Your Hope In The Lord Jesus Romans 8:25 "But if we hope for what...
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Day One It's Time To Turn The page James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial...
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Our Stella was the star in the Christmas program at their church. There hasn’t been...
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Can you remember going back to school after the Christmas holidays? Everyone would talk about...
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Our Christmas tree started out dark green and lush. It’s dead now. Seriously, it’s light...
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Phillipians 4: 8-9 "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,...
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To live honorable lives was the second qualification given by God and recorded by Paul in Philippians 4: 8 "Finally,...
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During modern times we are bombarded with tragic news, and scarcely do we hear news that...
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"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is...
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"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is...
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Phillipians 4: 8-9 "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is...
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A tradition is simply the transmission of beliefs from generation to generation. We have to...
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The Angel Gabriel appears to the Virgin Mary to announce the plans that God has...
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Luke 2: 8-20 “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field,...
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ADVENT – The Gifts God arranged the greatest celebration when he sent his son, Jesus,...
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ADVENT – Love from God My parents divorced when I was two years old. Of course,...
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Sitting this cold winter morning, Christmas music playing in the background, the tree lit and...
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When Your Christmas is Blessed “And Theirs Isn’t” Christmas, like any holiday, can be a blessing...
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We don't know the exact date of Jesus birth, but we do know where and...
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Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus the promised Messiah. We often get...
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ADVENT – Joy from the Savior Grandma Murphy gave me joy. When I was young, my grandparents...
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ADVENT – Peace from the Shepherd “Daddy, I’m scared.” The father pulled the tiny balled-up fists from...
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ADVENT – Focus on the Coming In years past, the chaotic, commercialized, celebration of Christmas sucked...
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"Let us give thanks all the time to God through Jesus Christ. Our gift to...
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Danny asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I was hard pressed to think of...
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Luke 13: 6-9 "And he told this parable: “A man had a fig...
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It was in the Chihuahuan Desert of West Texas, Ft Bliss, that I first met...
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A Psalm is a sacred song or hymn used in worship... the following Psalm was...
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It’s Thanksgiving season again. The time to reflect on our lives, gather with family and...
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Hebrews 13: 15 “through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of...
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Perhaps you’ve never ventured into the world of running and races. Maybe you don’t even...
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A favorite scripture passage of mine is Exodus 15. It is the song of Moses...
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In looking up the word “gratitude” from various sources, most of the definitions were very...
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In looking up the word “gratitude” from various sources, most of the definitions were very...
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Colossians 3: 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do...
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"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and...
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Where are you most tempted? Proverbs 14: 16 - “The wise fear the Lord and shun...
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I’m no foreigner to sleepless nights. You’ve been there. You get something on your mind...
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Job 42: 2 - “I know you can do all things; no purpose of yours...
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Some may perceive contentment as a lack of ambition. Contentment in God shows the world...
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Jeremiah 29: 11 tells us of His plans for us. He wants His children to...
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Psalm 91: 14-16 "Because she holds fast to Me in love, I will answer her,...
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Psalm 91: 9-10 "Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, Even...
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Psalm 91: 5-7 "You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the...
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Psalm 91: 4 "He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find...
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Psalm 91: 1-2 "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under...
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For the past few weeks, I have had numerous people that I have come in...
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We are all on a journey. And as Paul says, we do not travel that...
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Healed from Heart Trouble When I met Christ I had lots of presuppositions. I had already...
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Getting Fit for the Kingdom – The Best Exercise Exercise is not my favorite thing. I...
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I’m Now on Life Support As a teenager I wanted a car. But my parents, frugal...
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Gardening and Life – Both Have to Be Worked Gardening is high on the subject...
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Don’t Try to Fit In – Learn to Stand Out! I remember how important it was...
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God Works From the Inside Out I remember as a teenager feeling the need to change...
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Day 5 Well our week is coming to a close and I just want to take...
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Day 4 I lived in Houston, Texas for almost 8 years. The summers were so hot. ...
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Day 3 The temperature is changing and the mornings and evenings are cool. I LOVE IT!! ...
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Day 2 Fall – to lose the old, to have its proper place. This is just...
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Day 1 There are so many things about fall that bring me joy. Driving through the...
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The title of this series of devotions is, “Going Deep”. In the next six days...
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The definition of trust is the belief that someone is reliable, good, and able. If...
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Today we will be discussing going deeper in obedience to God. The definition of obedience...
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Today we will be discussing going deeper into God’s understanding. This means that we will...
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Today we will be discussing going deep in the Word of God. Let’s start by...
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Prayer is our communication with God. In 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 we are told to, “Rejoice...
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I am learning an ongoing lesson. Have you ever been really angry at someone for...
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Definition of Mercy: not getting what you deserve Mercy changes how God sees us. Our slate...
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Definition of Mercy: not getting what you deserve God’s mercy required a cross. Receiving God’s Word Do you...
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Definition of Mercy: not getting what you deserve Mercy Mercy is a gift from God, the Father,...
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Definition of Mercy: not getting what you deserve Mercy changes how we interact with others. Jacob favored...
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Definition of Mercy: not getting what you deserve I’d just made the bed and was...
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Definition of Mercy: not getting what you deserve King Saul received a command from God to...
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"When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with...
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How many times have you heard God won’t give you more than you can handle. ...
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I wanted to share a big lesson that I learned yesterday and that carried over...
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As I was praying about what my lesson for tonight would be, I read in...
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Have you ever gone grocery shopping when you were hungry? I have and did so...
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I just wanted to share a lesson of mine with anyone who might enjoy or...
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Challenge from the Book of Judges: Train Up A Child "After that whole generation had been...
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"Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn't want...
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As a little girl I would recite the wishes of childhood. “Star bright, star light,...
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Each night as we prepared for sleep in rehab, I would get my pillow and...
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“Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God,...
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"In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit." Judges 17:...
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“Oh Lord I beg you. Let the Man of God You sent to us come...
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"You shall have no other gods before me." Exodus 20: 3 In the book of Judges...
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'Get out of 'selfie mode.' Everywhere you go, you’ll see someone taking a picture of themselves,...
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We hadn't been in a church building in nearly a month with hospital and then...
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We didn't have much time to waste. Danny was in the facility to learn as...
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We had to attend a stroke education meeting. As I looked around the room feeling...
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It’s always true that it’s a small world. One of our nurses was born and...
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We’ve had a few life changing events in our life. The birth of children and...
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Pride can be a dangerous thing. The opposite of being prideful is being humble. Are...
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Faith that has not been tested is faith that cannot be trusted. If you’ve been a...
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People don't care what you know until they know you care. I heard the above statement...
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It's not about perfection. It's about practice. Some of you may know someone who always wants...
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Once Paul had been a devout Jewish man trained at the foot of Gamaliel, a...
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Encouragement is powerful. It’s incredible. It inspires, it motivates and it lifts people up. On...
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Encourage~ to inspire with courage, spirit or hope; to spur on, give support; to help When...
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When I first heard the word encouragement, I thought, sure, I can write about that;...
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“If you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp with your servant...
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Recently I went for a much-needed walk around my neighborhood. It was one of those...
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What do you believe when it all comes down? I was put to the test with...
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I live in town in a cute little apartment in my current season. I love...
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I learned that term BAE from my millennial daughter. It’s an acronym representing the phrase,...
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Submit to God, Resist the devil, And he will flee, Submit to God, Resist the...
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We all long for a place to retreat to away from the busyness of life,...
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As I was getting ready for work one morning, I was thinking about how I...
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Over the past weekend, I traveled with some friends to do some camping and fishing. ...
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"The only way out is through….." This is a line from one of my favorite Robert...
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Have you ever been so sick that you literally couldn’t speak? It could be a...
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Christ rarely answered a question simply. When he was asked he would answer with a...
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My husband and I sat across the table at a steakhouse from one of my...
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While we were children, sometimes we thought we'd like to be a certain favorite movie...
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I blew it!! I was supposed to do something for God and just didn't do...
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Not everyone has had the privilege of experiencing the many joys and frustrations of growing...
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I saw one of those cute little tea towels for sale online. It had Psalm...
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"In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until...
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“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:...
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There was a time in my life when I was facing something that I couldn't...
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When the wind is in your face, keep your head down and keep pedaling. My husband...
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Have you ever thought about who you really are? Well, I am one those people...
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Do you ever wake up with drama? Many times I do, it seems there is...
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Job 38: 4 “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell...
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Knowing God's Truth In these times, it is hard for so many of us to know...
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The best way I could share my background is to take a couple excerpts from...
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A thought has been in my mind for quite some time. A thought that seems...
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I often think about how I could surrender to God, giving up all that I...
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James 1: 2 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials...
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How do you trust that you will know the right way to go? The Lord prepares...
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What is the best weapon that we have? PRAYER When we get on our knees, it's a...
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Put Your Hope In The Unseen God The Unseen Hope we have in God is not...
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There is a Hymn called “I Surrender All” by Judson W. Van DeVenter (1855–1939) All to...
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For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper...
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Being the oldest of several siblings, when my parents told one of us kids to...
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Perhaps playing make believe sounds a little more innocent than the word hypocrisy. But it is...
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Why Me, Lord?...Why Do the Righteous Suffer? This is a question asked throughout the years; Job...
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As long as everything appears to be progressing as we like, it is easy to...
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First, as a habit we should not forget to add In Jesus' Name at the...
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The answer is S-I-N! Before creating man, God prepared a perfect place for him to live, and in...
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Before answering that question, let us define prayer. My definition may appear a simple one...
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Runway or Running Away This is the first Miss America, Margaret Gorman. She was crowned in...
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When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through...
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I sat watching yet another beautiful fall sunset over the lake where I recently have...
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Books, especially historical fiction, are one of my favorites. Back when I had lots of...
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The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work...
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Suitcase on car roof on blue background minimal creative travel concept. I found only one reference...
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Life is swift. As we age into our adult years, time seems to pass by...
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There is literally nowhere that we can go that is out of God’s reach. God...
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Oh how valuable it is to be blessed with friends. People move in and out...
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Life is sometimes hard to figure out. One minute we’re breezing through life, things are...
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Authenticity is defined as “you're true to your own personality, values, and spirit, regardless...
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How’s your attitude today? There’s a saying, ‘you are what you think.’ What’s on your...
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"And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity of thirty and eight years....
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There have been seasons in my life when it seemed that time stood still, unmoving....
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As I reflect on my life, I find myself dwelling on the times when I...
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Freedom is, by definition, the power or right to act, speak or think as one...
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"But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and...
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"Now there was a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years, and...
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Dating in 2023 can be an extraordinary endeavor requiring a touch of divine grace. It's...
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The Holy Spirit Frees Believers from Condemnation Imagine yourself in prison for committing some crime and...
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Freedom in Jesus…three words that hold a multitude of meaning. Once you meet Jesus, the...
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I am so glad to be born in America. So often I wonder why I...
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For Freedom We Are Set Free How often do we take our freedom for granted? Not...
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Lord, Help Me Be A Better Waiter "For who hopes for what she sees? But if...
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Boldly seek wisdom. King Solomon boldly asked God for wisdom and was granted his request. The...
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We always seem to be in a hurry. Everyone is in a hurry these days, and...
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The teacher had a plan. I sure hated the idea of learning percentages in grade school....
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Starting is often the hardest. Have you ever wanted to do a project and not known...
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Everyone wants to be happy – myself included. Sometimes, I find happiness when I write. When...
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Averages and Expectations. I read that the average washing machine will perform 5,100 cycles before biting...
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Job, Another Man Who Waited on God Perhaps we have heard of the patience of Job,...
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Importance of Waiting God's timing is perfect always! And when we become tired waiting and run...
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God's Purpose in our Waiting The Psalmist tells us in Psalm Ninety that a thousand years are...
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Does Age Increase Patience? One might think the older age one achieves, the more patient she...
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Abraham: a Man Who Waited Abraham, son of Terah, is an excellent example of one who...
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My mom passed away one year ago on January 31st after a six month battle...
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Some of us may be too young to remember these popular 1967 lyrics from the...
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"Stand firm then… with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace." Ephesians...
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"In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the...
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Write the Word: WORD Do you want your children to be prosperous...
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I’m pretty sure that winter was created so that spring would be more appreciated. As...
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Woke up with a new message one morning: Winter Weather Advisory. Once again the message...
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A lot can change in just a short while. This time last year I had...
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Going to a women’s fellowship Saturday evening, I had never been there before. So Danny...
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My husband and I have a running “funny” between us. It’s actually between more than...
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Ministry: Grace for the Nations The gospel of Jesus Christ spreads throughout the world through the...
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Oh beloved, the storms of life may rage around you but they will not last...
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Being the victim of a power outage can be humbling. One minute you have lights...
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Life can sometimes be frustrating. I get it. As a Christian, your first “go-to” should...
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Ever notice how much bigger the front windshield of a car is in comparison to...
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There will be some who dismiss you; reject you or even abandon you. Broken promises and...
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Have you ever watched a child whose upbringing has been supported and loved, face a...
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Reflections From Corinne’s Garden Magnifying the Light of Jesus in our Daily Lives Day 4 – A...
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Reflections From Corinne’s Garden Magnifying the Light of Jesus in our Daily Lives Day 2 – My...
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Reflections from Corinne’s Garden Magnifying the Light of Jesus in Our Daily Lives Day 6 ~ Joyous...
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Reflections from Corinne’s Garden Magnifying Light of Jesus in Our Daily Lives Day 5 ~ Remembering “I am...
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A focus on the Armor of God: The first piece of the armor mentioned in Ephesians...
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Write the Word: This is War We are at war. And I’m not talking about the war...
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“And hope maketh not ashamed;…” ~ Romans 5:5 To keep this verse in context, this is...
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“Your ears shall hear a word behind you saying, ‘This is the way, walk in...
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Scripture: "In the beginning God created heavens and earth. The earth was formless and empty; and...
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It will be wonderful to live in heaven where no one will need to try...
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Scripture: 2 Peter 3: 10. "But the day of the Lord will come as a thief,...
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Scripture: According to Paul's letter to the church at Corinth, these are some who won't be in...
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Scripture: "The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down...
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Scripture: The apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 2: 9, " What no eye has seen,...
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I began the year on a cloud that carried me for many months. We were...
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My grandson, Zakery, has an uncanny ability to draw you into a conversation and build...
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While young, I wasn't a fan of fishing. Probably because of the wiggly worms and...
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Our grandchildren, Ryan and Emercyn, were born thirteen hours apart. I wasn’t able to make...
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My Texas sisters, Carmen, Lynn, and Becky, really know how to throw a party. It...
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Scripture: Psalm 36:4 - “Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to...
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Scripture: Psalms 107:1 - "Give thanks to the Lord; for he is good. His steadfast...
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Renewed – to begin again, to make effective for an additional period. Wow, when we look...
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“I’m wilting.” Two words I recently told a friend. They were out of my mouth...
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Scripture: John 4: 3-10 "When Jesus left Judea and left for Galilee, He had to pass...
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As I look on the walls where my computer sits this morning I see old...
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Did you know that God’s best work is turning ashes into beauty? But, before He...
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There is a lesson I am learning, it is hard and painful. I have been...
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My tires were aired, my chain was lubed and the panniers were bulging. Packing was...
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Passion: a noun meaning a strong and barely controllable emotion. What are you passionate about? I...
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The Christmas tree is decorated. Gifts are being wrapped and lovingly placed beneath it. It’s...
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“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever...
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Be still and know... So many lessons to be learned in nature if only we take...
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Some individuals must become unable to perform work before they really appreciate the blessing of being able...
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How many of us have said words before thinking and then been like… Oops. Words...
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I recently lost a cousin of mine to suicide. As you can imagine it was...
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Well you’ve been watching a lot of sci- fi movies these days. My husband loves...
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Do you ever think about all the things in life that keep you from moving...
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“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great...
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Did you know that you can’t give something away that you don’t already possess. This...
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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in...
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Through Him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which...
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We live during an age when there are many false teachings and religions endeavoring to...
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James 5: 16 "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another,...
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John 14: 27 (ESV) "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you....
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I’ve talked about teams before; being connected to people, having the same interests, the same...
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In my late 30’s and 40’s, I was introduced to hunting. I tried various types...
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Have you ever driven a car on a country road, with all the twists and...
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Psalm 127: 1 - “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the...
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Reading: Matthew 17: 20 "He said to them “Because of your little faith. For truly I...
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James 4: 8 "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you" Bible Verse...
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If you’re a Christian, you probably know about the story of Jonah in the Bible....
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Paul did not understand the war being waged in his heart after his dramatic experience on...
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We celebrated Memorial Day in rehab hospital. It reminded me that my dad was a...
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Victory in everything. We all love the thrill of victory. Some say they get a ‘high’...
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“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In...
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1 Peter 5: 8-9 "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls...
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One of the best things that I have noticed when reading a scripture are all...
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Job is one of my favorite books. I know, sounds weird, but think about this:...
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"Clap your hands, all you Peoples; Shout to God with the voice of joy." Psalm...
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God is good. If this was all I could write, I would be glad. Why?...
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Devotion: What is Devotion? "love, loyalty or enthusiasm for a person, activity or a cause." How is...
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Many years ago I stepped on a sliver of glass. After trying minimally to get...
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i’ve been stuttering since i was 5 years old. i remember my mom and i shopping...
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Numbers 35: 13 And the cities that you give shall be your six cities of...
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THE ROCK, His work is perfect; ALL HIS ways are entirely just. A faithful God,...
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“Not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a...
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Have you been wondering lately what God is trying to convey to you in this...
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For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: By waiting and by calm you shall...
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the day my birth mother contacted me for the first time is still so vivid… waking...
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It is amazing how a skilled sculptor can take a lump of lifeless ugly clay...
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After months (or years) of planning, the big day finally comes- and then you blink...
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Motherhood is crazy. I get it. You barely had time to wash your hair this...
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I hid in the closet and cried. I very seriously questioned why God thought I...
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You know those days when you are reaching for that third cup of coffee or...
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There was a season and often still is, where finding quiet time feels next to...
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"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone...
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“When I am afraid, I will trust in You,” Psalms 56:3 I remember a couple of...
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2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you...
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"Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against...
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“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of...
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“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do...
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Our greatest privilege is to pray for our children, not just a privilege but a...
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"Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray...
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Doctor and patient. “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need,...
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Reading: Acts 16: 25-32 Acts 16: 25-26 "About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing...
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Have you ever felt like you had been thrown into a lion’s den knowing the...
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Do you know how to boil a frog? No? Well let me tell you that...
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What do you think of when I say “warrior”? What do you see? Do you...
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Have you ever just stopped and thought. “Man, I’ve been through a lot of stuff....
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On top of everything else we have going on, I managed to “catch” a cold....
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When it comes to prayer we love the outcome – we are so enthralled with...
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Mark 14:36 "And He said Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away...
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He Arose by James Tissot The Lamb of God was dead. He had been sacrificed as...
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John 1:29 “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The...
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Luke 24:44-45 “Then He said to them, “These are the words which I spoke to...
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Pray Continually. (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each...
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I recently had a dream that my Daddy was still alive but still had dementia....
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In gardening some things need to be deadheaded, which is a way of removing already...
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Hannah Prays for a Son by James Tissot Women of Strength Hannah 1 Samuel 1:1 -2:21 The story...
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Lydia, Phoebe, Claudia with Paul Women of Strength Phoebe, Lydia, and Claudia As the new religion we now...
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Women of Strength Mary and Martha Luke 10: 38-42 It is a familiar story. Jesus is at...
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Eunice and Lois with Timothy by DJD(Partridge, c 1885) The Strength of Women Eunice and Lois In...
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Painting by James Tissot As we read the Bible, we see how ordinary men became instruments...
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I have been through many trials in my life. Some have been heart wrenching, difficult...
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I heard someone ask this question, and it stirred something inside me. Do I still possess...
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Not one of us is alike 100%. Even twins have a distinct difference. This is...
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There have been seasons in my life when time seemed to stand still. Anxious to...
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I like my alone time with God. Soaking in those private moments help me realize...
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There have been many times in life where temptations have seemed impossible to overcome. As I...
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A friend’s post mentioned that her children are reading The Boxcar Children series of books....
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The jonquils are blooming here and there in our area. The up and down temperatures...
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Everything we do has a side effect. Even the most fun things have a few issues....
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"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is...
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In ancient times, when God saw wickedness throughout his beautiful creation, he sent a flood...
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Many times, when we think of God and his interactions with mankind, we remember some...
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I took piano lessons from age nine to seventeen. I diligently practiced each piece my...
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As Joshua stood ready to lead the Hebrews into the land promised by God, the...
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Like being in a train car going down a track, our actions can seem to...
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It’s a good thing to know how to defend yourself, in case you’re ever...
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We all make sacrifices every day. You give your time to your kids, your spouse,...
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Time seems to drag when adversity strikes. We think about, worry and agonize over the...
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All my life I’ve longed to belong. Early on, I followed the wrong crowd. I...
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There was no relief, it seemed, from the hot desert sun. Joseph turned around to...
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Herod the Great was ruler over Israel, with Roman help at the time of the...
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It was past midnight and everyone was asleep. Everyone, that is except Mary. The day...
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The three Magi had watched the stars for most of their lives. They felt there...
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It was a night like any other night. On a hillside outside of Bethlehem three...
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A band of angels gathered together and spoke in excited whispers. This was the night...
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"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who...
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Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank...
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"You don't have enough faith," Jesus told them. "I tell you the truth, if you...
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“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In...
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Now all glory to God, who is able, through his all mighty power at work...
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Would you like to read your great-great grandmother’s journal about her immigration to America? What...
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As I sit here this morning I look at my desktop wallpaper. I am reminded...
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We should start each day with praise. We have no reason not to do so. Matthew 10...
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There will always be people in need; those who have found...
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A digital painting of a large whale underneath the waters below a boat. The full ending...
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Relief Sculptures at the Entrance of Kuyunjik Palace Ruins, in Mosul, Iraq, vintage engraved illustration....
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Image by biblecartoons.co.uk We see a lot of bitterness and anger in the story of Jonah. ...
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Vintage drawing or engraving of biblical story of prophet Jonah and the big fish. Old...
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This is the King James Bible translated in 1611. There is no copyright. Title Page...
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“The Lord threw a great wind onto the sea, and such a great storm arose...
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Reflections from Corinne’s Garden: God’s Designed Pathway to the Sacrifice of Praise Jeremiah 29:13 “If you...
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Reflections from Corinne’s Garden God’s Designed Pathway to the Sacrifice of Praise "And He said to...
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God created each of us for so much more than just to be happy and...
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The hardest enemy to defeat is the idols we hold close to our heart. We’re surrounded...
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I’ve never been one to start a movement or follow the crowd. But that doesn’t...
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There have been times when I think that I’ve made the biggest mistake of my...
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Recently, we had a series of pretty loud thunderstorms. The lightning was crackling like whips,...
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“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a...
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Your spiritual journey begins when you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Your...
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Joshua’s first major task was to get the entire nation across the flooded Jordan River. ...
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Success is ____________________? (Fill in the Blank) How does the world measure success? (God measures differently!) Why...
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I grew up in a time when there were no full time sports channels on...
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“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him,...
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Reflections from Corinne’s Garden: God’s Designed Pathway to the Sacrifice of Praise "Let us continually offer...
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Reflections from Corinne’s Garden: God’s Designed Pathway to the Sacrifice of Praise "But I will sing...
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Reflections from Corinne’s Garden: God’s Designed Pathway to the Sacrifice of Praise In our third day...
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Reflections from Corinne’s Garden:God’s Designed Pathway to the Sacrifice of Praise True Sacrifice of Praise Philippians 4:13...
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"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything." Tell God what you need, and thank...
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"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything." Philipians 4:6-7 (NLT)Tell God what you need,...
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“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him,...
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In the Old Testament, we find instances where God’s people were asked to make choices. “Therefore,...
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After the 40 year reign of Solomon, the ten tribes of the North decided not...
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(I Kings 19:9-18) Have you ever? Called out, “Where are you, God?” Felt like quitting? Felt like running...
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“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways. This...
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II Kings 7 includes a most unusual story concerning the citizens of the capital city, Samaria,...
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Choose to Pray (Examples of fervent, effective prayers found in I and II Kings - Old...
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"He causes the clouds to ascend from the ends of the earth; Who makes lightning...
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While We Wait for Christ’s Return - Our Churches Should be Models for Others Not only are...
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"Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for...
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"They do not say in their heart, Let us now fear the Lord our God,...
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"Then hear Thou in heaven and forgive the sin of Thy servants and of Thy...
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"This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, when...
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What is God’s Will for Your Life? In I Thessalonians, we learn that God’s Will...
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While we wait for Christ’s Return - Honor God in our Relationships in the Church We should...
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"I can do everything through him who gives me strength." -Philippians 4:13 Have you ever been...
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Paul by James Tissot After giving a testimony to the Sanhedrin some of the Jews formed...
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Paul has instructions for the Believers with specific “Do’s and Don’ts” for living in expectation...
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Encourage One Another with These Words - “BE” 1) Be Thankful “But we ought to thank God...
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While We Wait for Christ’s Return .... Encourage One Another with These Words (Study in the...
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Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all...
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"Do everything in love"-1 Corinthians 16:14 One of the things that is essential in life is...
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"I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes...
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"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your...
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"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will...
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I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and do...
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Jethro counsels Moses by James Tissot "Furthermore, you shall select out of all the people able...
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Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac by Jame Tissot And Abraham said, "God will provide for Himself the...
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"Thou dost visit the earth, and cause it to overflow; Thou dost greatly enrich it;...
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Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain and to restore every man's...
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"Do not acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your money belts, or a bag...
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Samuel Finds David to Anoint By James Tissot I Samuel 16:7 “Do not look at his...
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“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared...
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Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is...
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“For the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth to show himself strong for...
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Jesus Teaches Disciples by James Tissot Psalm 118:1 “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is...
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Psalm 104:24 ” How countless are your works, Lord! In wisdom you have made them...
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Are you a happy giver? God wants us to give with a pure heart. He tells...
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In the early times in the Bible, the significance of a mountain was great. It’s...
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As a parent, often it pained me to say “no.” When we ask God for something...
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One can be intelligent but unwise. You can ace a test but unable to decide...
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If you’ve lived long enough, you come to understand that you have one life. But as...
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Most of my adult life, I have been dedicated to physical exercise of some sort....
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Mark 6:31 "And he said unto them, come ye yourselves apart*into a desert place, and...
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I was thinking about how we get sick. The virus type of sickness. Something so...
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Our smoke detector often beeps at us to let us know it is time to...
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I lived a hurried, scurried life for so many years. I felt I had to...
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Have you ever looked back at something the Lord has brought you through and still...
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The enemy comes to seek, kill and destroy. This is true, but sometimes we don't...
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Our household recently experienced an illness that passed through our entire home and it took...
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We don't always see the bird seed thief in action. But the evidence was there...
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We watched a movie last night about a youth pastor. He had become famous and...
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Recently the word Birthright came up in church. It was part of a prophetic message,...
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Sometimes I sign up to win stuff. LOL Especially if it’s something that gives a...
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We made another one of those quick trips when our local supplier told hubby they...
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We were on the hunt for a certain type of shrub over the weekend. I’ve...
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Reading: Philippians 2:1-11 The trials and tribulations discussed in a previous session can take a toll...
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When an instruction is conveyed to a toddler, most of the time, the child complies....
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Take note of what occupies your mind. It will consume you. Whatever takes you away from...
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Have you ever waited on something to happen or someone to make a move, but...
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Recalling the past and remembering the good times bring comfort. Memories are precious and often the...
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Do some days feel like deja vu? Some call it ‘groundhog day,’ where life is...
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Reading: Luke 11:1-13 Any relationship needs communication to grow and thrive. When we care about our friends,...
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Faith Reading: James 2:14-26 Faith is the act of believing in something or someone when you have...
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As I was praying the other day with our children, we were burdened with the...
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1 Peter 3:15-16 "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give...
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Reading: 1 John 5:11-13 Many Christians struggle with doubting their salvation. When we experience this, it’s important...
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The Roman Road is a series of scriptures from the Bible that explains what’s necessary...
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Reading: Romans 8:14-17 When we don’t socialize with certain people daily, it’s easy to assume the...
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Reading: Romans 5:2-5 Everyone endures trials and tribulations throughout their lifetime, even Christians. Jesus didn’t promise...
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No one thinks to themself, ‘I’d like to go through a trial today.’ Yet we...
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Rain from storms have been falling down recently in Southern California. Some may laugh at...
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Have you ever had a moment where you just had to stop and give God...
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One morning, after reading a study on taking thoughts captive, I had an instant visual....
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Genesis 32:1-2 "So Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him. When...
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John 19:31-42 31 Now it was the day of Preparation, and the next day was to be...
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John 12: 12-19 - ... the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus...
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"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord…" Psalm 33:12 Regardless of the yardstick you...
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“Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name,...
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“Though we experience every kind of pressure, we are not crushed. At times we don’t know...
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I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord: apart from you I have no...
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“You are all children of the light, children of the day. We do not belong...
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In those days when you pray I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly,...
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“When they saw Job from a distance , they scarcely recognized him.” Job 2:12 (NIV) Job,...
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The enemy would love us to believe that we are not enough. In fact, he...
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In our quest for a perfect life, sometimes we give into the lie we hear...
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Let's face it. There are many tasks that we just don't want to do. We...
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John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I come that...
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So far this year I have worn winter clothing one day and summer clothes the...
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As the helicopter flew over our area and around our house last week, I was...
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On New Year's Day morning I walked out to my car barefoot. In December. Unbelievable...
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Impossible mission movies are some of our favorites. I admit there are moments in those...
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Remember when we were kids and our generation had phrases we used a lot? Right...
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It’s a new year. The other night as I was contemplating this new year I...
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Someone once said “there are no small roles, just small actors.’” Every role in a play...
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There are times in our life when the thought-through plans can backfire on us. We get...
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Pruning trees and plants is a necessary part of a gardener’s thriving garden. Without it, their...
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This is only one of several promises of a Savior, but the prophet Isaiah wrote: " Behold! a...
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We watched an old Christmas cartoon with our grandkids the other night. It was a...
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i’ve heard, “just enjoy where you are” a million times. sometimes in-between where you are, and...
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i see so many encouraging godly post about ordinary people who get out of bed...
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Faith always says thank you before God’s provision Danny blessing our meals is especially wonderful! He...
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In looking up the word “gratitude” from various sources, most of the definitions were very...
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“Thank you for this day, for my food, for my family… “ Isn’t this the standard...
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As I wondered out loud to the Lord what I might have, if anything, for...
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Last year waking to the news of another horrific tragedy, my first thought was that...
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I drive in my car today and watch the sun dance across my windshield. It...
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Those who fail to remember the past, miss out on experience’s greatest gifts. Mistakes and...
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It is a glorious day. The sun is shining. The air has just a hint...
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I love the beach. It is my happy place. The smell of the salt water,...
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Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would...
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Ecclesiastes 8:6 (ESV) "For there is a time and a way for everything, Although...
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What and In Who Do You Choose to Believe? "And he believed the Lord, and he...
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I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing...
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“The Blind and the lame came to Him at the temple, and he healed them....
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"And so here I am, preaching and writing about things that are way over my ...
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This morning I remember how the playground was so much fun at school. One of...
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There are so many different types of boats. Fishing boats, speed boats, canoes, cruise liners,...
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Did you know that God loves blessing His people. If you’re a parent, you know the...
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I remember a time before I was saved when I thought, “why would I want...
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There will always be a right way to mend a wrong. Since Adam and Eve,...
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God’s Word (the Bible) is a gift from God to His followers. Without it, we...
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Have you ever been lost, turned around to where you didn’t know which way to...
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Hubby needed fresh socks to go with his clothes for today. I was in a...
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For years, I was a stale and stagnate Christian. Christ had deposited His living water...
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We were watching an episode of “I Shouldn’t Be Alive” last night. A young couple...
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When I was making the most recent birthday cake I had a particular platter that...
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The other day we were talking about getting stitches and realized that all our immediate...
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One of our grands’ backpacks has a strap that is fraying loose. I’ve got to...
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In Galatians 5, the apostle Paul phrased it this way: “But I say, walk by...
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We live off the beaten path with miles of dirt and gravel roads. Living so...
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We have several pecan groves we harvest. There is a lot of work before harvest time...
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The person who lives completely yielded to Christ will often find themselves taking on...
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I have a tendency to run ahead of God. I’ll sense a call to action...
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Early in my ministry, I often exhausted myself trying to manage everything. Though I knew...
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God wants those who belong to Him to be brave and fearless. He Himself shows...
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One of the things I love to see in springtime is the tiny dandelions dotting...
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Several years ago we had a nasty snow and ice storm to move in. Having...
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Awhile back I was feeling down and decided to go for a walk. The sky...
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‘A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the...
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"But without faith, it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever...
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The God of what you desire and so much more 'God can do anything, you know—far...
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When people tell you, “Try out the fortunetellers. Consult the spiritualists. Why not tap into...
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I panicked. I was probably 5 years old. I had spent the afternoon with teenager...
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The mind is a remarkable thing. It’s on the move, constantly changing, hopefully learning, and...
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Did you know that God is still accepting reservations for Heaven? To get a good table...
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What you do with your life usually defines you. The Bible confirms that our actions are...
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We will all face trials in our life. There will be days that it seems...
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Can you imagine a world without electricity? What about the sun? Without the sun to light...
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Leadership is defined as ‘the action of leading a group of people or an organization.’ It...
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I love reading underdog stories. You know the type where the not expected to win...
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Our son and I had a big fight yesterday morning. It was a knock down...
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I watched a great western yesterday. The Man From Laramie starring Jimmy Stewart. He headed...
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Recently I dreamed that we were sight seeing and looking at a lake. There was...
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This morning I am thinking about my mother-in-law. I was the pianist at her wedding...
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We have enjoyed what has been a pretty mild summer so far. No temps over...
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Jesus holding a woman's hand. Similar Images: This morning I remember when I had stitches as...
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There are some things about retirement that are wonderful and a couple of things that...
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When they heard all he was doing, many people came to him … those with diseases were...
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For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: By waiting and by calm you...
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For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: By waiting and by calm you shall...
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For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: By waiting and by calm you shall...
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For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: By waiting and by calm you shall...
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For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: By waiting and by calm you shall...
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“Trust in him at all times, you people: pour out your hearts to him, for God...
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Since it’s spring break I took the afternoon off to go fishing with one of...
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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you...
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Even in a time of great suffering and affliction, David begins his worship with a...
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Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always...
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Danny’s first visit by a physical therapist involved a belt. It was so colorful. It...
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When you believe and know the truth of God, it changes everything. I’m a worrier. There...
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Which came first, depression or anxiety? I’ve lived with both and can tell you that...
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My husband tells me that I can be very convincing at times. Some may call...
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One bad egg can ruin an omelet. Just as one bad moment can ruin your...
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I’ve said this before, God is not a ‘Genie in a bottle.’ We just can’t...
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If I ask you today, “what is your purpose in life?,” what would you say? You...
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We woke up early one morning. By early I mean way before 4:30 am, which...
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Yesterday morning we noticed a deer edging along our backyard fence row. Then we noticed...
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I woke up to the sound of wind and rain, so I checked the weather...
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Do you ever call your children by each other’s names? My mom did it with...
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My hubby had his enlistment buddy on his mind last week. He decided he would...
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My parents had a percolator going every morning before daylight. I could always hear the...
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"Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law." Psalm 119:18 Do you find the...
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Romans 8:1-2 "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,...
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. Are you old enough to remember the Florida Orange Growers TV commercial from the 70’s? ...
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"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." Psalm 19:1 The Psalmist takes...
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"O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!" Psalm 8:1 The life of...
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"But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates...
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"I seek you with all my heart, do not let me stray from your commands." Psalm...
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Mark 16:1-5, 9 "When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James,...
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Are your growing and glowing in the Lord ? When others see you do they...
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John 20:1-8 "Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark,...
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Matthew 5:45b "He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and...
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Make the most of every opportunity and be a light to those around you ....
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Jesus will leave the 99 to save that one lost sheep. Are you tired of...
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When you read the word do you get excited? Are you equipped and encouraged to...
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Are you recognizing His work in your life? Have you thanked Him for what He...
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Come deeper into the Fathers victorious love that overcomes all things. His love will help...
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He covers the heavens with clouds; He prepares rain for the earth; He makes grass...
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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever...
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But be alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all...
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Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time...
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Numbers 11:23 God answered Moses, “So do you think I can’t take care of you?” Photo by...
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Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11 For some reason I woke up this morning an hour earlier than...
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Are you waiting for things to change before you’ll be happy again? You could be...
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Has anyone ever asked you, “do you believe in God?” If you answered yes, and...
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You know that feeling of self-confidence, when you’re being challenged to do something that you’re...
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Colossians 3:12 "Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion,...
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James 1:2-9 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many...
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Psalm 51:1-2 "Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot...
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"God is within her; she will not fail." Psalm 46:5 Do you ever have days where...
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I love opening my bible in the mornings and receiving a Word from the Lord....
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You've heard people say, " if it's not one thing, it's another." Well, I'm sure...
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The Lord woke me last night with a very powerful word. I scrambled in my sleepiness...
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Do you ever have those days, or weeks, that so much is going on that...
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Wednesday: Scripture: Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters: either he will hate one and love...
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Tuesday: Scripture: Matthew 6: 19-21 "Do not store for yourself treasures on earth where moth and rust...
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Monday: Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by supplication and prayer,...
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Saturday: Scripture: Matthew 6:34 "But seek first His kingdom and righteousness and all these things will be...
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Friday: Scripture:Matthew 6: 28-29 "And why do you worry about clothes? See how lilies of the field...
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Thursday: Scripture: Matthew 6: 25 "...do not worry about your life: what you will eat or...
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John 18: 12 b-14 "... after Jewish officials arrested Jesus, they bound Him and brought...
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"On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took...
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Luke 24:13-16 "Now that same day two were traveling to village called Emmaus about seven...
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John 18:1-3 When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the...
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Luke 24:25-27 “Then He said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to...
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Hebrews 9:26-29 “…He has appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. And...
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Ecclesiastes 3:1 "to everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under...
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When I was a child if my parents said “we’ll see” then it usually actually...
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There’s been much talk in the last months about cancel culture. So being the curious...
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We picked what we thought was going to be a short and simple kid’s movie...
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When we stepped out the door to go to church recently I was surprised that...
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We caught the end of a new series on tv, Superman and Lois. Another Superman...
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Just before full daylight a couple of weeks ago, the thunder we had experienced most...
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Have you ever been hurt by someone? Not necessarily physically, but emotionally. Was the pain...
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My mom was widowed three times. I have a sister and a friend who both...
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If you have God in your life you’ll be able to see that God is...
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I wrote a post once about me being stuck on a railroad track, while my...
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In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me...
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"At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate...
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He is able to humble those who walk in pride (Daniel 4:36) For everyone who exalts...
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Photo by Erik Mclean on Pexels.com Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he...
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Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. (Proverbs 4:25) But...
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The Day and Hour Unknown Concerning the End of Time on Earth The Day and Hour Unknown “But...
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"Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes...
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Matthew 24:6 "You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it...
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Matthew 24:3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him...
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"Jesus left the temple and was walking away when His disciples came to Him and...
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Hebrews 2:18 - “Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to...
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My granddaughter told me something that reminded me that God is still at work in...
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Roadways often have on-ramps to allow access to the highway. These on-ramps are not to...
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Some people strive for perfection. In their job, relationships. They think if they just do...
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Perception is described as “the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through...
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Do you feel you have a purpose in life? I don’t mean being a wife,...
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“Jairus, a synagogue leader, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with Him to come...
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No training, correction, or discipline seems pleasant at the time it is being administered to...
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This is not a wrestling match against a human opponent. We are wrestling with rulers,...
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The Lord directs the steps of the Godly. He delights in every detail of their...
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It’s amazing how sometimes we think that God owes us so much more than we...
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God is within her, she will not fall. He will help her at break of...
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We serve a mighty God who brings dead things alive. He is the vine and...
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Are you tired of being tired? Are you growing weary in your walk? The Lord...
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This is the day that the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad...
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Be ready in season and out of season. 2 Timothy 2:14 says "Preach the word of...
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We go throughout life searching to fill that empty void. You try to do everything...
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I told someone Christmas is a lot like a wedding. So much time spent in...
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Where Danny grew up you can see for miles and miles and more miles. At...
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The Amphicar comes to mind. Made in the 60’s it was both a highway driver...
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This morning I remember the year my mother kept Christmas up until March! She had...
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This morning as I realize our refrigerator is full past capacity and bursting at the...
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Scripture: Psalms 107:1 - Give thanks to the Lord; for He is good. His steadfast...
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Scripture: Romans 5:8 - “...God shows his love for us in that while we were...
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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12-13 - “For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then...
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Scripture: John 13:35 - “By this all people will know that you are my disciples,...
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“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him...
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“And so they left, and on their way they saw the same star they had...
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Though I was not raised in a devout Christian home, I have some fond memories of celebrating my...
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And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave...
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“An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around...
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Elizabeth greets Mary by James Tissot “But why am I so favored, that the mother of...
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"Visited by an Angel" by James Tissot “So he got up, took the child and his...
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“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” (Luke...
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John 1:1-5 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,and the Word...
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Matthew 28:16-17 "And Jesus came and said all authority had been given Him; so go and make...
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Seeking a Room in Bethlehem by James Tissot "And all went to be registered, each in his own...
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From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is...
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The Lord says, “My thoughts are not like yours. Your ways are not like Mine. Just as...
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Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,...
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You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear him and keep His commandments...
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Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your...
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Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way...
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Scripture Read all of Joshua Chapter one Underline these words: "Be strong and courageous because you...
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Then the Lord said to Moses, "Now you will see what I will do to...
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“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” Proverbs...
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Rahab and the Spies by James Tissot Scripture: Read all of Joshua chapter two. The average Christian's...
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Joshua and the Angel by James Tissot Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8 "After Moses' death the Lord said to...
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Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:10-12. "Since Moses' death no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom...
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Scripture: Read Exodus chapters 3-4 ... I have seen the misery of my people in...
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Scripture: Exodus 5: 21 "May the Lord look upon you and judge you. You have...
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“…Lay hold of my words with all your heart…” Proverbs 4:4 “Hold on to instruction, do not...
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“The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly...
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“A man’s wisdom gives him patience, it is to his glory to overlook an offense.”...
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God saw all that He had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31 My oldest...
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If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without...
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I read this story about 18 years ago, I don't know who wrote it but...
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Facebook has a feature called, “create a story,” which allows you to tell a short...
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I’ve heard of people who renew their wedding vows, years after their wedding day. This...
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Some families have their traditional holidays. Some have their own secret family recipes. This is...
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As I hung my wind chimes on my new front porch, I’m reminded of my...
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I’ve often paused and taken an inventory of my life. And, this leads me into...
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Life is a series of short stories. A year ago I was hiking the jungles of...
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Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait...
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There are days when the Chronic pain is so intense that I can't even bear...
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Matthew 5:16 "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may...
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"The spirit of the sovereign Lord is on me because the Lord has anointed me...
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I constantly have to remind myself that we have the victory in Christ, despite the...
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It all started in 2015 when my life had changed, I was in an automobile...
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Luke 7: 36-50 When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him,...
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JOHN 8: 1-11 "But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.2 At dawn he appeared again...
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Zacchaeus in the Sycamore by James Tissot LUKE 19: 1-10 "Jesus entered Jericho and was passing...
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Jesus Teaches Disciples by James Tissot MATTHEW 18:21 - 35 (NIV) "Then Peter came to Jesus...
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Jesus Prays by James Tissot Forgiveness. Asking for forgiveness, extending forgiveness to others. It isn’t easy....
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Living in a small town in the foothills of Appalachia brought me many wonderful memories....
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Faith is believing in something, even when the evidence is unclear. As a new Christian, I...
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Jeremiah 20:11 - “But the Lord is with me as a dread warrior; therefore my persecutors will stumble;...
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It says in the Bible, “there shall be no other gods before me.” This is...
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I found myself mesmerized as I watched my grandkids playing in the sandbox. Their giggles...
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What is invading your thoughts? What keeps you up at night? Does worry ravage most...
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“You have been set apart as holy to the Lord your God, and he has...
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“...submit to god. resist the devil and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 I was not...
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“the Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their...
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“this is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the...
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“I said to the Lord, “You are my master! Every good thing I have comes...
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Be faithful to God though others aren't faithful Scripture: And while Moses was on the mountain receiving the...
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Mark 1:42 "Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed." During Jesus' time on earth...
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Again let's read 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people called by my name, humble themselves,...
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Scripture: "If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray...
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Scripture: John 20:24-25 "Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not...
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Psalm 23: 1-3 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes...
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I still have outdoor chairs that belonged to my parents. They’ve been painted and repainted...
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Having been born in Houston we knew about evacuating when bad weather came. Fortunately for...
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Our refrigerator is covered with messages, photos and magnetic notes. Oh and there are some...
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We got a call Sunday from a “census worker”. She said she was calling to...
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It’s barely more than three months until Christmas. In light of how 2020 has gone...
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But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and...
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Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the...
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Abraham Leaving Ur By James Tissot Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as...
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“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1 Condemnation. We’ve all experienced...
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Have you ever been chased by a mountain lion? Well, most people would answer, ‘no.’...
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I know I need to get with the times, but am I the only one...
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As a Christian, I try to live my life by God’s standards. Some days, it’s...
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I think you’ll agree that our world has taken on a whole new landscape this...
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Have you ever met someone that likes to read the ending of a book, before...
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As a Christian, our world is transparent, in that people are watching us. They are...
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I’d just made the bed and was bent over, picking up dirty clothes when I...
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Many years ago, my husband, Larry, and I bought the old family home from his...
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My husband, sister-in-law, and I were out of town for their father’s funeral. The night...
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While playing cards and dominoes with a daughter and grandson, I found myself wanting to...
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So one of our daughters recently had a birthday. One of her gifts was a...
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Every time I fell asleep last night I dreamed. So you can imagine by that...
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Well they have pea graveled the main highway between our house and town. I know...
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Somewhere during my journey with the Lord, I got it in my head that the...
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Scientists haven't discovered a tool yet to see human beliefs. It is actually not until...
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"Where there is no vision, the people perish." Proverbs 29:18 Perspective is a game-changer. Your spiritual vision...
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Photo by Milan-Popvich "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God...
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Without Christ in your life, there is no future. Without Jesus, what’s there to look...
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As we age, remembering someone’s name, of whom you just met, can be a challenge. Calling...
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We’re living in a world of inconsistency. There seems to be nothing consistent in our...
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People are motivated by two things: They’re motivated by principle and pleasure, or they are...
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As I am starting a new chapter in my life, moving into my husband’s childhood...
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How many of us that follow Christ are misunderstood because when dedicating ourselves to Jesus...
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Each day when I wake, I pray first, giving God the first fruits of my...
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As we are seeing the world change and our lives change as well, it’s difficult...
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Often times I am asked how do you hear from the Lord? I want to...
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Well I had one crazy dream last night. It was a conglomeration of events and...
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As I woke up one morning in April I was reminded of the polio outbreak...
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One day closer. Those are the three words I heard one morning recently. One day closer....
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As I came into the dark bedroom one morning where the computer/office is now I...
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Working from home has its perks and I’ve been doing it now since mid March....
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This morning I am reminded that although I wear glasses, I don’t keep them on...
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The trip to the ballpark was exceptional. Watching the Rangers play the Astros, both Texas...
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We went to visit my aunt yesterday. She is so ready to go home from...
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God wants you to know this morning that even in the worst of times it’s...
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God wants us to know today that even though we want to sleep through it, He...
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God is allowing us to discover new insights and fresh truth. We are entering uncharted...
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God says I AM that I AM. I AM your Captain and I will navigate...
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Doomsday Predictions abound but we are called to seek His face, read His Word and...
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We've all found comfort in daily busy-ness. But now God is calling us to find...
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Coming back from an early morning trip to town last week I spied one of...
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Recently the snooze button on the alarm was far too easily hit. As I went...
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Where my hubby grew up you can see for miles and miles and more miles....
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We made a quick trip to my husband's childhood stomping grounds. Unfortunately it’s another family...
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When my husband was temporarily paralyzed from a stroke, I got paralyzed too – by...
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I love baby dolls. So I had the most awesome time hunting for the perfect...
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We went riding around for a while yesterday. Danny wanted to see where a tree...
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I must confess the picture in my mind of my house decorated for Christmas looks...
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The conference was what I wanted. The topics sounded informative, the lodging looked beautiful, and...
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Family curses are real. My family tree is a tangled up mess. Generations have battled...
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God is Salvation. This devotional on the attributes of God is a “quick-read” daily praise opportunity...
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2 Timothy 1: 8b-9 (NKJV) “the power of God, who has saved us and called...
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My dad liked to move a lot. I am remembering one move in particular this...
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“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do...
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Confession time. My parents traveled a lot, even when I was a teenager. Several times...
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With some of my grands in tow I went over to see a friend’s house...
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I just happen to love fall and especially November. I even love the time change....
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It was Senior night for our oldest grandson a couple of weeks ago. He and...
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There’s a big discussion going on social media between the early decorating versus waiting to...
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Not long ago I dreamed that we took visiting friends to the lake. When we...
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The headline reads “After decades of searching Mark Twain’s signature was found inside a famous...
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On this day headlines are something that really caught my eye this morning. The first...
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I read an article about famous singers and the homes they live in. It was...
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We bought a dresser over the weekend. It is one of the heaviest pieces of...
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Early this week there was a huge spot on the floor in the office kitchen....
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As I drink from one of our many coffee mugs this morning I see my...
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My husband grew up riding his motorcycle in the wind. It is almost always blowing...
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The other day we were driving down the interstate and a uhaul truck passed us....
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We have a security light on Danny’s shop out back. It is probably the brightest...
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I hope I’m not the only one who ever feels like you’d like to go...
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My mom had incredible confidence. Her entire life was a series of one mishap or...
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We have visited the Stockyards in Ft Worth before but not in a few years....
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Two of my grands rode in the car with me to the big store yesterday....
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We were in the giant discount store trying to find some discounts we really needed...
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I woke up in the night and as I customarily do I took a look...
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There is a significant difference between living my life on purpose and aimlessly moving through...
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Opening the door to my car a few weeks ago, I saw it. The beginnings...
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We’ve all done it at one time or another. Forgotten an ingredient in a recipe...
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The I 30 corridor…not a pleasant phrase when the storms are kicking through in East...
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I remember my uncle working in his garden. He took very good care of all...
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Danny’s mom loved and listened to what was then called Country and Western music all...
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Funny but this morning I remember a time when one of my favorite vases was...
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When she was about two years old, our oldest daughter picked up a bumblebee that...
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Paul was persecuting Christians, and God wanted him to stop. When light flooded from heaven...
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Here I am at 3 am. I just woke up from dreaming that I was...
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When I went into town a couple of days ago there was a sign up...
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It’s not our place. To make people see their sin. To make people know our God. To fret,...
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When we said our vows so many years ago none of them included the word...
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Life is full of experiences. Recently I experienced extremes for sure. One was a conversation with...
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When I was a little girl I thought I could fly. Seriously. I’d stand on...
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We roomed during the conference with some very good friends at a local motel. The...
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We came home from the conference we attended and between washing clothes and napping we...
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Guitars have been part of my family since before I was born. Uncles, cousins and...
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Nothing like spending time in the dentist’s office. It was also time to update all...
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This morning I am thinking about coffee. I’m thinking about how much I enjoy coffee....
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The office where I work is in the same building as some federal offices. They...
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With our new internet we decided to try tv as well. We have been off...
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Since the weekend was sunny for a change, we spent most of the two days...
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We seem to have a fixation on the danger of life here on planet Earth....
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While looking for a particular photo I came across one of two of my grandsons...
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Yesterday we had a great day together. In spite of wars and rumors of wars....
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I have HUGE plans each year for Christmas. I also have a full time job,...
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My wonderful husband takes such good care of me. He made it so my feet...
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I think what I like most about Christmas is that it opens our hearts to...
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Well another Christmas is “in the books”. It’s over. For better or worse there is...
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I saw a funny Christmas graphic recently that I saved and sent to a couple...
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I can’t believe this, but here it is. A New York farm is offering a...
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This time a year ago my hubby wasn’t working and we were facing two future...
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When I was a girl I enjoyed teaching school. Generally school was held in the...
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We haven’t seen any deer in our yard in a while. But the evidence that...
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We went up on the mountain this past weekend. The first time my husband took...
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All of my dolls were left in the garage of my parents’ house. When, years...
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I love word studies! I don’t even know if I ever had potential. Perhaps. Latent qualities...
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When I began writing devotionals God spoke to my heart. Choose your platform well He...
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First, let me say loyal doesn’t apply to a handful of people on this planet. ...
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When I was young we lived near the ocean – well the Gulf of Mexico. ...
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Well, anniversary. What can I say? We have a lovely 45th one coming up in...
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I have become a Connoisseur of pork skins. They come in so many flavors and...
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I was intrigued by the new brand of coffee I spied. 50% of proceeds goes...bitter cup, blessings, chosen, God, Jesus, jitters, lavish, Oh beloved, Rebekah Beene, troubles, Word, worry
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I am really good at helping my husband. Sometimes I go overboard. Case in point....
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One of our sons in law got his first turkey yesterday. It’s not turkey season....
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We had three pests that were invading our home. They had done their best to...
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This week we will be having a family funeral. I’ve been processing this incident for...
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This has not been the best year for gardens in our area. Quite a few...
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I saw a shared photo of one of my high school friend’s first car –...
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When I was young we lived near the ocean – well the Gulf of Mexico. ...
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I woke up this morning to the phone alarm and a loud truck driving by....
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While on the hunt for a particular item we wanted to buy, we found the...
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Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise...
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God is Sovereign This devotional on the attributes of God is a “quick-read” daily praise opportunity...
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A 6-Day Look at a Desperate Dilemma From 2 Chronicles 20 Overview Passage: 2 Chronicle 20:...
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Temptations sometimes over take me. I’m fragile, weak, human. I struggle with the same insecurities,...
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It was just going to be a simple fix up downstairs in our open living...
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Just before we went to bed last night, it sounded like someone had jumped heavily...
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A friend of ours used to travel back and forth across the country as an...
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It’s hard to believe but we have some boxes in the shop that are still...
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We had an old helmet in our garage that had been the recipient of a...
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As I swiped my card at the local discount store the electronic machine went through...
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Although we’ve taken a few trips, there are special trips we’ve planned for many years....
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Danny and I enjoy traveling. Sometimes by car, sometimes by truck and sometimes by motorcycle....
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As I went into the store to pick up a couple of rotisserie chickens I...
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When I get up in the morning I make a pot of coffee. It’s just...
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I watched an awesome wedding proposal caught on video. It was elaborate to say the...
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Truth or dare we used to play a lot when we were kids. We’d have...
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How seriously do you take prayer? For most Christians, prayer is merely a side-item to...
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How do we move forward with courage into the spiritual battles we face? Going into...
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My precious sisters and brothers, we have an enemy. Are you familiar with his tactics?...
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We have been attending a particular motorcycle swap meet for many years. This year we...
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Yesterday two things happened to acquaintances that just floored me. One received a text meant...
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Not many people can say they had an alligator as a pet. But I did....
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Danny is rebuilding a motorcycle. This will be an ongoing project for a while. He...
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Some friends took a trip to the mountains recently. January in Arkansas can be interesting...
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A friend of mine has developed shingles. This is a very harsh illness that generally...
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When I was a girl my dad had great expectations for me. I sang with...
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I made a quick run to the mega mart last night after 9 pm. I’m...
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One of the first faith books I read as a new Christian was What Happens...
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When we went to get ready for bed last night I noticed two areas where...
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I’m in shock. This Word NEED. I’ve been reading another online faith friend’s battle with...
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Danny decided our car needed washing, so we pulled in to one of the newest...
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While we were hitting the back roads we came upon some campers. Now these campers...
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We hadn’t taken a back-roads trip in a while. So last month we took off....
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Kids understand things often much better than we grown-ups do. Caleb handed me a pair...
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Last night I went to our 10 year old grandson’s Christmas concert. After the balmy...
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Wrapping presents is one of my favorite things to do. I get a lot of...
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I love nativities, so when Danny found another one we had purchased on an after...
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The words to a hymn came to my mind this morning. “There is sunshine in...
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A place for everything and everything in its place. This phrase comes to mind this morning. ...
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Quality Time Encourage one another daily. Danny and I are very busy these days encouraging one another....
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Deeper Reliance After nearly 44 years of marriage trust is what we have. I trust Danny....
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Prized Possession We went to Danny’s first outpatient rehab after we got home. They had many...
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One Constant We realized after coming home from the rehab hospital that we had been gone...
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Communication with my husband is interesting at this time to say the least. This couple...
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When we were dating I could hardly wait each day to hear Danny’s voice. Before...
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Most days in hospital were pretty easy. One particular evening was rough though. Changes were...
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Danny is being asked to concentrate a lot lately. It is hard work. But it...
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We traveled to Little Rock on May 6th. This was my first devotional to write...
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It’s time for our yard to be mowed. We have about an acre of lawn...
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My hubby had a stroke in May. When that stroke occurred we were in the...
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In the last couple of months I’ve had to make quite a few phone calls....
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What if rehab was just a place to rest? What if nothing were done to...
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Our 7 year old grandson made a home run last night. It was a stop...
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My mother, like most women, had a few pieces of delicate glassware that sat in...
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Every gift our 6 year old granddaughter received was her favorite! As each package was...
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When we watch Antiques Roadshow we almost hold our breath. There’s this feeling that one...
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We have had the same internet and cable plan in our home for years. Not...
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This is a commercial and a story. LOL Danny and I have both now received...
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As I watched the small video of a daring water rescue of two small children...
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My grands love to play hide and seek. When they were younger if they could...
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It has been a very stormy night in Arkansas. It began earlier in the day...
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As a little girl I was not exposed to church much. My parents didn’t attend. ...
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There is this fascination with knowing my ancestors that results from never really knowing anything...
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I grew up in a home where the world stopped for sports. It was tedious...
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It’s the time of year when a group of people in my work organization apply...
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Yesterday we had a visitor in our office. He was there to watch the emergency...
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While visiting with a friend last night I realized they are going through a rough...
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God loves impossible situations. My first experience with a computer was to have one put on...
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It is hard to believe that we are already 4 days into the new year....
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We hosted the Christmas party for a local motorcycle ministry one year. As part of the...
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Wow, just a few more days till Christmas! If you’re like me, there are still...
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I got a text from our oldest daughter last night. She had three more boxes...
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Inside my house are the warm colors of Christmas. I love reds and golds and...
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The first Christmas that Danny and I were dating he went home to see his...
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Wouldn’t it be great if the house stayed clean? We thought after our three teenagers...
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One thing that I just have to clean often are my mirrors. Especially the ones...
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As a girl I remember going to my friend’s house and they were cleaning windows....
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My mother was a great housekeeper. How she did it was amazing. She worked into...
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If you’re like me there seems to be precious little time to keep house these...
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I’m going to make a confession to you. My closets have not been organized nor...
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As I was standing in the narrow grocery store aisle, trying to locate a coupon...
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She and I watched our children play together in front of us. While I didn't...
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My poor friend Heather. She probably wasn't expecting her statement of, "I'm not sure if...
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I opened Drew's backpack to discover that his class picture was in. As any mom...
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“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given...
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“So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them and went to...
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“For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his...
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A subject that has become near and dear to me is that of accomplishing God’s...
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Jeremiah 20:9 "...But His word was in my heart as a burning fire shut up...
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Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that...
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“Have I not commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid,...
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Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun...
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Do you know what the key to "finishing well" in this life is? It's not starting...
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The power of fire is both terrifying and incredible... able to utterly destroy anything in...
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Why is it that when we get busy with life, distracted by worldly problems and...
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None of us want to believe that we can ever have too much of a...
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Have you ever had a common word, a word you have heard more times than...
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There she stood gazing at the window, not really looking out but just at the...
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“My soul, wait silently for God alone. For my expectation is from Him” Psalm 62:5 Have...
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Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for...
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The first three times the answer was still the same but his master sent him...
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Turn on any type of media and you will eventually hear worldly news. Wars, bombings, beheadings,...
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Deuteronomy 3:24 “O Sovereign LORD, You have begun to show to Your servant Your greatness...
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Revelation 1:8 “I am the Alpha and Omega,' says the LORD God, 'who is, and...
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I Corinthians 3:18-20 “Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is...
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“Therefore I will make the heavens tremble; and the earth will shake from its place...
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“You know what killed that squirrel?” my husband Dan mused as we drove through our...
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As I listen to the birds singing every morning, I wish I could distinguish one...
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I noticed a small typo within a comment that I had posted on a friend’s...
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If only I could “Google” God for answers to life's problems. Then, I could just...
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Writing down my faith story changed my life. The application process for seminary required that...
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Parable of the Unmerciful Servant: 10,000 talents vs.100 denari Matthew 18:21-35 In this story, a king...
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Pearl #1: Turn Off the Search Button The magnifying class has become the universal symbol for...
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Pearl #2: Put It All in Context My husband gave me a bouquet of roses for...
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DAY ONE: Lamentations is a book I understand. There are days when “my soul is bereft...
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DAY TWO: There are days when I desperately cry out to the Lord. Those times of...
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DAY FIVE: Depression lives in isolation. It grows in the darkness. We must remember that we are not...
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Have you heard the story of Jonah? He was a man called by God to...
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Jonah ran from God because he did not feel others were deserving of God’s grace....
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Grace can find you in the mundane. It captures you in the most difficult moments...
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God takes the places where others see dry, broken, dusty nothingness and he brings great...
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A 6-Day Look at a Desperate Dilemma From 2 Chronicles 20 Overview passage: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 Today’s...
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A 6-Day Look at a Desperate Dilemma From 2 Chronicles 20 Overview passage: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 Today’s...
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A 6-Day Look at a Desperate Dilemma From 2 Chronicles 20 Overview passage: 2 Chronicles...
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A 6-Day Look at a Desperate Dilemma From 2 Chronicles 20 Overview passage: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 Today’s...
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A 6-Day Look at a Desperate Dilemma From 2 Chronicles 20 Overview Passage: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 Today’s...
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In Luke chapter seven we can read about a woman with an alabaster jar filled...
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Feelings lie. They tell us we are secure when we are headed for judgement. They...
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Spring is here and winter is just a memory. I find myself thinking of the...
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Job 37:10 "God's breath sends the ice, freezing wide expanses of water." Not only did we...
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Joel 2:23 "Be glad then, you children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your...
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Job 37:4-5 "After it, a voice roars; He thunders with His majestic voice, And He...
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Do You Hear Those Wings? Ever heard the sound of a hummingbird, as it flits in...
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“There’s A Whole Lot of Shakin’ Goin’ On!” I borrowed my title from a Jerry Lee...
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Another devotional I read earlier today is a good one. In it, the author shares...
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March 19, 1997- a date that is indelibly etched in my memory. From 5:00 pm,...
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I’ve been reading through the historical books of the Old Testament- particularly Ezra and Nehemiah....
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God is Creator. This devotional on the attributes of God is a “quick-read” daily praise opportunity...
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God is Love. This devotional on the attributes of God is a “quick-read” daily praise opportunity...
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God is Provider. This devotional on the attributes of God is a “quick-read” daily praise opportunity...
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God is Jealous. Day Six Jealous is the binding love “will not share” perfect commitment character of...
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Have you ever experienced a feeling of heaviness in your chest accompanied by a convincing...
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“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing...
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Six Steps to finding God when you're living in a crisis Step 1 Calming Your Mind What...
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Six Steps to finding God when you're living in a crisis Step 2 Seek the Lord When...
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Six Steps to finding God When You're Living With a Crisis Step 3 Trust Him After three...
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Six steps to finding God when you’re living with a crisis Step 5 Worship Him How important...
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In His Quietness Proverbs 17:17a (NIV) "A friend loves at all times..." I Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV) "Love...
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Lord help me to be The friend that You'd have me to be, To pause, to think,...
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"Lord, Help Me To Be A Friend" Matthew 5:16 (KJV) "Let your light so shine before...
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"Jesus Is The Best Friend..." You could ever have, When no one else is there He's there to...
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"God be Near" Simply three little words But O, the peace they bring Just to know He's...
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Okay, I admit it - I am a people observer. My cousin, Stephen Smith, is...
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“My son pay attention to what I say, listen closely to my words. Do not...
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Our God is such a gentleman He opens doors for us all the time and...
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Today's writing is what I refer to as a soul searcher. I have been doing...
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Day 1: This week we will concentrate on the subject of faith: But before we can...
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Day 4 Though faith is essential, it must be put into action. We read that "without faith...
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Day 5 The last command of Jesus was that we share our faith. After walking among...
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Day 6 Some Heroes of Faith Already we've read that faith is the substance of things hoped for...
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Jacob is alone, beside the River Jabbok during the night. Without warning, he is thrown...
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Nazareth was not considered the village of fame. It was a small obscure village hidden...
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The stage is dark and you’re expecting the lights to come on and the curtain...
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We tend to remember exactly where we were and what we were doing whenever a...
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Remember the skeletal anatomy song? “The knee bone’s connected to the ankle bone, the ankle bone’s...
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About the same time I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, my friend was battling addiction....
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Alice was bored and sleepy when she followed the white rabbit through a portal and...
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Limp as a ragdoll and unable to move, I sat in my recliner and planned...
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Standing in the crowd of third graders, I was shorter than anyone but I was...
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Philippians 4:11 "Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in...
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Genesis 16: 1-5 "Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had...
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Have you ever had someone speak a lie about you or over you? I am...
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Matt 3:17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son,...
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“If I knew then what I know now...” These wishful words are usually spoken in regret...
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Connection is a warm word. It draws us together. It says we belong. It is...
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"Then Job replied to the Lord: 'I know that you can do all things; no...
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"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." (Psalm 139:14a) Fat! Ugly! Not enough!...
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What are your goals? What are your heart desires? We all have them. Our God...
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Twenty-five years ago, a timid young woman sat in her Sunday school class listening to...
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One day Jesus had had a long day of healing the sick and casting demons...
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As Christians we have ways of combating the devil’s evil plans for making us miserable:...
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I love to clean. I know that’s crazy, right? Most people I know turn their...
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"May your Kingdom come; may your will be done on earth as it is in...
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When his disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, he gave them a...
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"Give us today the food we need". When Jesus taught his disciples to pray,...
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Forgive us the wrongs we have done, as we forgive the wrongs that others have...
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"For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever." This ending...
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"Do not bring us to hard testing, but keep us safe from the Evil One."...
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I can’t fathom how an atheist makes it through one day, much less a life...
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As I made my way down the street, I came upon a road construction sign....
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Day 3 Though the world was created many eons ago and I was not present, I read...
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Day 2 As we shall be reminded, mankind could not live without faith, but the Object...
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Have you ever thought about how a Bible verse becomes popular? I Have. Did you...
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In the eyes of the world You are dispensable, For someone can fill your space. In the eyes...
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Six steps to finding God when you’re living with a crisis Step 6 Grow, Mature, Pass...
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If you haven't read the previous four devotionals, I encourage you to go back and...
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DAY SIX: We should start each day with praise. We have no reason not to do so. Matthew...
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DAY FOUR: I don’t know why I allow the enemy to have so much power...
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DAY THREE: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take...
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Pearl #5: Complete Your Grace Assignment Yesterday’s blog issued the challenge to pray for a grace...
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Pearl #4: Pray for a Grace Assignment Have you ever asked God for a job you...
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Pearl #3: Choose Not To Be Offended And then there will be those situations where context...
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“Therefore I will make the heavens tremble; and the earth will shake from its place...
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“And God said...And it was so.” This phrase is scattered throughout the first chapter of Genesis....
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“I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry. He...
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What is the one thing you desire? That one thing you've asked of God? Now that...
