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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…
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How We Live Now
There were 28 generations from King David to Jesus. In Acts 13:22 the statement (paraphrased) included ‘…a man after my own heart, he will do everything I want him to do,’ referencing David. As fathers, husbands, leaders in our home and community, a litmus test for our lives is what will the generations after us…
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Live It Out
Ever wonder how Potiphar’s wife felt when she learned that Joseph had been put in charge of all Egypt by Pharaoh? A couple of takeaways. Regardless of your position, your power or your prestige, be kind and respectful to the person standing in front of you, serving you, working for you, needing you. God has…
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Trust and Obey
“As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a son, and you are to name him…
