Martha Bush
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Unanswered Prayers…Seeking God
Here we are, our last week of January (can you believe it?) and the end of our unanswered prayer series. My deepest prayer is that Lynn and I have been able to encourage you. Without our hope in Christ, well, it’s pretty hard to keep going. We run out of juice. Thank goodness Jesus doesn’t!…
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Weekend Devo – Worship
Another great article from Purpose Driven Connection by Rick Warren. Have a beautiful weekend and be blessed! ~Dineen Worship: Offering Yourself to God by Rick Warren So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing…
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Unaswered Prayers or Prayers in Waiting?
Last week in the Unanswered Prayers series, we established that God hears us and considered that the circumstances aren’t just about us. Lynn talked about letting go of what we might think is good in order for God to give us his best. Read Unanswered Prayers, Part 1 here.Read He Dreams Big, Do You? here.…
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Weekend Devo – God’s Word Speaks
Yesterday morning, my devotional had me in Lamentations. The words spoke so deeply to my heart and became a prayer that I'd like to share with you. 🙂 Lamentations 3:22-26 Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lord,…
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Unanswered Prayers, Part 1
In December on our Facebook page, we asked you to share about unanswered prayers. I was amazed at the diversity of your comments. Thus is born this series I hope will shed some light for all of us so we can keep persevering in prayer…and believing. Also, if you haven't had a chance to read…
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Weekend Devo – Did Abraham Forget?
Yesterday, on our last day of fasting and praying for the New Year, Rosheeda told us to REMEMBER. Do you know that if Abraham had remembered what God had told him (or maybe just connected the dots), he might have avoided two pickles he got himself into? In Genesis 12, God promises a nation to…
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I Dare You!
This is it! The last day of our fast. I don't know about you, but I've had a pretty sweet week. I hope you've gotten closer to God and that you continue to pursue Him passionately all the days of your life. We are officially done at midnight tonight so make sure you do something…
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Praying and Fasting Together
Several of my friends and I pray each year for a word from God. It's been an interesting journey to see how God unfolds the year according to his early revelation. And that's what 2009 was for me. My word for last year was REVELATION. I think I'm still in this state as God shows…
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Weekend Devo – Dare to Dream
People seem to be having more difficulties these days than usual. This time last year I was shuttling my daughter back and forth to radiation treatments. And not too long after Christmas, Lynn's husband lost his job like so many have since the economy tanked. I'm sure as you read this, your own trials are…
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Are You Ready for Christmas?
I know I’m not-still have shopping, baking, and a birthday to prepare for! So much to do along with work and taking care of the family. Are you nodding along with me?Keeping our focus on Christ this time of year is tough for anyone, so I’m not going to talk about the busyness that threatens…
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Weekend Devo – Turning It Around for Good
This is one of the most powerful devotionals I've seen on the subject of trials. James MacDonald seems to be on the fast track into some deep insights into our Christian faith and what it really means. I want to share this devotional by him, because his words clarified it isn't about whether or not…
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The Perpetual State of Waiting
I’m in a perpetual state of waiting. I believe many of us are. In fact, I’ve yet to meet someone who isn’t waiting for something. And as Christians, aren’t we all in some form or another, waiting to one day meet Jesus? We’re all waiting for something. And I’m finding in this time of waiting…
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Weekend Devo – The Way to Victory
This devotional from Walk in the Word spoke to my heart a few weeks ago. I love the questions he asks in his article-"will I trust God even when…?" "Do I believe that His ways are best for me even when…?" I'd like to share it with you this weekend in the hopes it will…
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Scripture vs. Strongholds
We've spent a fabulous month learning about the power of Scripture in our lives. Well, today I have an example for you of just how a dear friend of mine applied it to her life directly and saw her life change in powerful ways. Talk about transforming your mind! Please welcome my dear friend, Helen…
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Weekend Devo – Thanksgiving Offering
Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus…