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In Search of Worship
Read more: In Search of WorshipI’m on a mission right now. And no, my name isn’t Lexie Baltimore. (wink) No, my mission has to do with figuring out how to hear God more clearly in my life. Does that resonate with you, because it’s a need that’s driving me a bit crazy at the moment. Perhaps it’s the chaos that…
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Now Stand Back My Friends and Be Astonished
Read more: Now Stand Back My Friends and Be AstonishedNow stand back my friends and be astonished. Throughout history God’s divine plan and purpose is to dwell with people. From Adam and Eve to this very day, His passion, His relentless purpose is to share His glory, for us to live in His perfect will and to experience the life of the divine. From…
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Weekend Devo – We Are Not Alone!
Read more: Weekend Devo – We Are Not Alone!On Wednesday I was on the Moms Together Facebook Page (special thanks to Suzie Eller for having me) and the most common comment I saw as the women there shared their hearts about being mismatched was their relief to find out they're not alone. As I shared in our book, that was life changing for…
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What’s The Point????
Read more: What’s The Point????Part I Part II Part III Part IV Part V Where have we traveled on this journey so far? King and High Priest Melchizedek. God’s presence on earth.Captivity, slavery. God is silent 400 years. Moses appears on scene. A new covenant of the law is given. A…
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Welcome to the S.U.M. Community!
Read more: Welcome to the S.U.M. Community!My friends, I'm chatting today with Suzie Eller on her Moms Together Facebook page. I hope you'll pop over and join the discussion. If you've found yourself here from Suzie's page, we want to welcome you to the Spiritually Unequal Marriage (SUM) Community! I hope you'll check out our Join Us Community Page there in…
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LIft Up Your Face
Read more: LIft Up Your FaceIn case you haven't figured this out yet, I'm a huge Third Day fan. I find their music so worship-filled and inspiring. And when I listen to music like that, I begin to hear God's voice. Seems to just work that way for me. For Lynn, it's her prayer walks. For me it's music. Another…
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Where Did It Go?
Read more: Where Did It Go?Part I Part II Part III Part IV I have to say this has been one of the most empowering and purposeful series I have ever participated in. In the comments last week was this: Jennifer said… After much contemplation in these passages, I and my sister have formed an opinion of sorts about King…
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Weekend Devo – The Sound of Your Voice
Read more: Weekend Devo – The Sound of Your VoiceI just have to share this song with you, my friends. It's by Third Day, and brings me to my knees everytime I hear it. Listen to God's voice as you listen to the words. Praying & believing,Dineen
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God’s Kingdom Come to Earth
Read more: God’s Kingdom Come to EarthPart I Part II So why is King Melchizedek vital to our story? If you remember from Monday, Abram conquered a vast army with a mere 318 men. Men who were “trained” by Abram to pray, to worship to know and serve the one true God. My friends, Abram didn’t doubt that through his prayer,…
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A Step of Faith
Read more: A Step of FaithIn the last week I’ve come across two kinds of believers. The first is an older widow who has walked some challenging roads of life and loss and has become a very special influence and inspiration to me. We were discussing our loved ones who are still resisting God-my husband, her grandson. Our prebelievers. Her…
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The Royalty Mentality
Read more: The Royalty MentalityIn our post on Friday I hope you caught a few different things. There are Kingdom battles. We can win those battles even when facing insurmountable odds just like 318 men faced a vast army. Training is key to victory. Let’s pick up our story with Abram. He returns from his victory and is greeted…
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Weekend Devo – All the Fishies in the Sea
Read more: Weekend Devo – All the Fishies in the SeaI saw this SUV on the freeway the other day and had my daughter take a picture of the back. I wish you could have seen me trying to catch up with this vehicle to snap a picture. I promise no animals, people, or fish were harmed in the process. Seeing these symbols made me…
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Kingdom Authority… But how do I get it?
Read more: Kingdom Authority… But how do I get it?Hi Everyone, I’m filled with so much I want to share with you that I’m fit to be tied. I want to blurt it all out all at once because it’s so exciting. I’m bouncing in my seat to share with you what I know about God, His Kingdom and much, much more. So what…
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Answer This One Profound Question
Read more: Answer This One Profound QuestionWoo Hoo!!! I’m home. My friends, I love to visit family but I also am so happy to come home. I visited my mother in Grand Junction, CO. My daughter, son and his girlfriend joined us. My mom’s tiny house was filled with people. We had 10 days, crammed-packed with adventures. Below is a photo…
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“Why Can’t You Trust Me?”
Read more: “Why Can’t You Trust Me?”A terrific storm came up suddenly on the lake. Water poured in, and they were about to capsize. They woke Jesus: "Master, Master, we're going to drown!" Getting to his feet, he told the wind, "Silence!" and the waves, "Quiet down!" They did it. The lake became smooth as glass. Then he said to his…
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Sacred Marriage?
Read more: Sacred Marriage?Today it's my great privilege to welcome back for a second time Janet. Janet resides on the East Coast with her high school sweetheart turned husband and their three daughters. She begins and ends her day with God and strives to still be in constant dialogue with Him between. Thank you for being part of…
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Weekend Devo – Feeding on God’s Best
Read more: Weekend Devo – Feeding on God’s BestLike newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. – 1Peter 2:2-3 Have you ever noticed how you wind up drifting away from your spouse when you don’t spend time together and make time to talk…
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The Call to Stand Firm
Read more: The Call to Stand Firm(This is from a 2009 post that I dug out and updated. It fits our ongoing series so well even after three years!) The stories in the Bible display a constant thread of struggle and perseverance. From Jacob to Joseph to Moses and the Israelites. In Genesis 32, Jacob is faced with a potential disaster.…
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Weekend Devo – God’s Irony
Read more: Weekend Devo – God’s IronyThe king said, “Who is in the court?” Now Haman had just entered the outer court of the palace to speak to the king about impaling Mordecai on the pole he had set up for him. – Esther 6:4 By now you know how much I love the story of Esther. For one, she is…
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Taking a Walk with Nehemiah, Part 2
Read more: Taking a Walk with Nehemiah, Part 2On Tuesday we started our journey with Nehemiah and his calling to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. In the comments, Shelly pointed something amazing out in Nehemiah 2: After this post I was intrigued to read Nehemiah myself with the perspective of marriage at hand. Only made it to chapter 2 but what stood out was…
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Taking a Walk with Nehemiah, Part 1
Read more: Taking a Walk with Nehemiah, Part 1If you're doing a read your Bible in a year plan, chances are you're reading in Nehemiah right now. I've been reading this story of rebuilding Jerusalem's wall with a new fascination. It's as if God is whispering in my ear as I read, asking, "Are you committed to building your marriage like Nehemiah fought…
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A Miracle for Gina
Read more: A Miracle for GinaThe community of believers here astounds me. My friends, I cried reading the letters and email prayers that arrived for Gina. Here are only a few sentences pulled from some of your prayers: Dear Gina, Precious child of God, I am praying for you today. May God grant you peace beyond understanding as you walk…
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Weekend Devo – What about Dad?
Read more: Weekend Devo – What about Dad?Father’s day can be a difficult day to navigate for many of us. I find it usually has to do with unmet expectations. I know I’ve struggled with this at times, wishing our family picture looked just a little more like the families I saw at church. But instead of focusing on what’s missing, let’s…
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It’s a Dog Gone World
Read more: It’s a Dog Gone WorldLet’s finish this tale (pun intended). To read Part I of the Hound from Hell, visit here. Is He a Nice Doggy? As he approached the last barrier I was a little nervous but because this was the main fence separating the property from the road, I wasn’t yet in full panic in that’s where…