Devotion
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Weekend Devotion – For All the Strivers Out There
“Cease striving and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10 I have this Scripture written on an index card right now. (Yes, a pink one!) I need this verse so badly. See, I’m a perfectionist by nature and very performance driven. This verse tells me I don’t have to be. It tells me that…
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A Divine Balloon?
Weekend DevotionSunday my husband opened the back door to go outside to do some chores. As he opened the door, this is what he found lying on the doorstep. Now look at little closer. Can you read the words? Is reads: BAPTISM! I think God is hilarious! The delivery from the sky of this particular balloon…
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Weekend Devotion – Are You Esther?
For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?” – Esther 4:14 (NIV) Against opposing odds, Esther met the call…
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The Rooster and the Car-
Weekend DevotionThe sky was brilliant and the birds were singing. I stepped out into the brisk air for my early morning jog yesterday. Now don’t be too impressed. If you saw me jogging toward you on any given morning, you would probably dive behind a bush to avoid me. All fashion sense is forgotten when I…
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Weekend Devotion – The 23rd Psalm
If you’re like me, you’ve heard the 23rd Psalm so often, your eyes kind of glaze over when you hear it. Yet it’s one of the most popular Psalms. This little gem came up one day in my Bible reading, so I asked God to show me a deeper meaning. Now why was I surprised…
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GREEN
Today I want to share an email letter I received from one of my dear friends. Her heart for God and His creation is apparent. The timing of this letter is perfect as Tuesday was Earth Day. Be Blessed, Lynn HAPPY EARTH DAY FRIENDS!! LET’S GO GREEN!!! “In the beginning God created the heavens and…
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Weekend Devotion-What about John?
They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan-the one you testified about-well, he is baptizing, and everyone is going to him.” To this John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. You yourselves can testify that…
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Lessons from the Campground
Happy Friday! I am away this weekend, traveling with my daughter and her Middle School Band. We are competing in San Francisco. I am one of about 10 chaperones who will be on a buss for a total of 16 hours with about 60 middle school boys and girls. I am scared!!! Can any one…
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Weekend Devotion by Guest Contributor – Amy
2 Kings 6:16-17 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “O LORD, open his eyes so he may see.” Then the LORD opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire…
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Weekend Devotion – God of Peace
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. – 1 Corinthians 14:33 Paul made this statement in his letter to the church in Corinth to make a point. The original Greek word “akatastasia” means confound, confusion, instability, or tumult. The worship services there had become disorganized and their motivations had turned more…
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Weekend Devotion by Guest Contributor – Amy
I’ve been thinking about the ups and downs my husband and I have been through in our marriage over the years. It’s easy to think that he is the problem but it’s not until God gently shows us “the plank in our own eyes” that we realize we have issues we need to work on…
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Weekend Devotion – Jesus is…
At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I sat in the temple courts teaching, and you did not arrest me. But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.”…
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The Folded Napkin
Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His Resurrection? The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, and wasn’t just thrown aside like the grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was…
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Weekend Devotion – Prayer
Father, you are our center, our heart, our everything. You are brilliant, majestic, holy, and perfect. You are love. We praise you, Lord, for how you are moving among your children, for your graciousness to give us a glimpse of your work and to even allow us to participate! You are amazing. Lord, forgive us…
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Weekend Devotion-Letting Go
“But the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me.” -the words of Jesus, John 14:31 Let me tell you about a story I heard years ago. I can’t remember where, so if the author (or songwriter) is out there somewhere and reads this,…
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Weekend Devotion – I am afraid!
I am afraid. It happened on October 20th, 2004. My husband purchased his one and only bible. This was such a momentous day in my mind that I recorded this occasion in my daily bible. I wanted to remember the exact day that my husband began his journey home. There are several events that lead…
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Weekend Devotion – Love Notes
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. – Isaiah 26:3 Have you ever noticed how God sends you love notes? I received this verse today in a church-wide e-mail from my pastor today, giving encouragement during a time when our church really needs it. I found…
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Weekend Devotion – Leave ’em Speechless!
An executive hirer, a “head-hunter” who goes out and hires corporate executive for other firms, once told Josh McDowell, “When I get an executive that I’m trying to hire for someone else, I like to disarm him. I offer him a drink, take my coat off, then my vest, undo my tie, throw up my…
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Weekend Devotion – God’s Gift of Hope
“So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me.” – Acts 27:25 A dear friend of mine gave me a wonderful birthday present. This is a friend who time after time, God has used to give me little nudges in the right direction.…
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Weekend Devotion – The Heart
In the May/June 2007 issue of the magazine Today’s Christian Woman there was an article written regarding quiet time. I thought it was refreshing. Here’s a quote from that article: “Scripture says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13) God does not stipulate a format;…
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Spiritually Mismatched – Weekend Devotion
Welcome to Weekend Devotions at Spiritually Unequal Marriage. Dineen and I pray the weekend devotional will enrich your marriage and your relationship with God. Be Blessed, Lynn Surely, I have all the Answers! I reasoned since I have read the Good Book, surely “I” must have all the answers. Because my husband doesn’t believe it…