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Victory Through Transparency
Then Jesus asked them, “Would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed? Of course not! A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light will shine. For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light.…
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Be a Tree
“Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.” 2 Corinthians 9:10 The greatest of trees, the boldest of leaders, the strongest of buildings started with humble beginnings, methodically built on the foundation of time,…
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Getting Old Isn’t for Wimps
I thought, ‘Those who are older should speak, for wisdom comes with age.’ Job 32:7 (NLT) First, thank you sincerely to all of you who took the time to wish me a happy birthday. I am so thankful for each of you and grateful for the part that you play in the tapestry of my…
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Trust in His Timing
When I was going through a season of drought 3 years ago and feeling exiled from all that my identity was falsely dependent upon, I prayed and prayed and prayed, read my Bible continuously and sought answers and ‘noise’ from friends, spiritual mentors, the Holy Spirit…it was quiet. While I was going through this season,…
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You Can’t Earn What’s Freely Given
“…I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” Mark 2:17 (NLT) In case you need encouragement today. There may have never been greater words of hope uttered in the history of mankind than these words by Jesus. Recognizing and accepting who God says you…
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Where Do You Assign Value?
“They took the thirty pieces of silver the price at which he was valued by the people of Israel, and purchased the potter’s field, as the Lord directed.” Matthew 27:9-10 This scripture was the prophecy of Jeremiah given 600 years before Jesus lived and walked the Earth. An immeasurable blip of time in the realm…
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God Is Jealous for You
“You must worship no other gods, for the Lord, whose very name is Jealous, is a God who is jealous about his relationship with you.” Exodus 34:14 (NLT) Did you ever have a friend, a girlfriend, a boyfriend, a best friend who wanted you solely for themselves and would get upset, jealous, even angry when…
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He Loves You That Much
“Then Peter said to him, “We’ve given up everything to follow you. What will we get?” Jesus replied, “I assure you that when the world is made new and the Son of Man sits upon his glorious throne, you who have been my followers will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of…
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You’re One of God’s Children
Great story that I borrowed. “A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg , TN. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from table to table, visiting with…
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In All Things Worship
“…When they heard that the Lord was concerned about them and had seen their misery, they bowed down and worshiped.” Exodus 4:31 (NLT) The Israelites worshiped God in their misery because He was concerned about them. Job worshiped God when his children, his livestock and his assets were wiped out in a single afternoon. David…