Faith
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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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The Meaning of Love
After looking at John, I’m finding my interest sparked now by Peter. We know Peter denied Christ three times, then in John 21, Jesus asks if Peter loves him three times. I love the symbolism here, and again, God brings more than one purpose to light. Just as Peter denied Christ three time, Jesus gives…
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More about John…
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ I myself did not know him, but the…
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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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To Our Readers…
Today I would like to dedicate this post to our readers. You’ve given Lynn and I the privilege of sharing our lives with you, and you’ve even allowed us to step in the gap with prayers and encouragement for many of you as well. When I think of what God is doing, how He’s allowed…
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When Your Best Isn’t Good Enough
I had concluded I was a hindrance to my husband. I was not serving the Lord with all of my heart because I was torn between honoring my husband and obeying the Holy Spirit moving with in me. Simple choice? Sounds simple, but wasn’t. You see my husband and me were like fire and kerosene…EXPLOSIVE.…
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Contentment
Have you ever had one of those weeks where you notice a common theme? The subject of a devotional, an email that comes over your favorite prayer loop, Sunday’s sermon, this weeks subject at your small group Bible study… Those are the times I pay close attention, because I know God has something teach or…
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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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Be Sure
The Bible defines faith as “being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (Heb. 11:1) This verse has always had special meaning for me. I’ve studied the flow of each word, and the nuances of its meaning. I’ve embraced its truth within my spirit where its lies deeply…
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Time to Pray
He said: “Son of man, this is the place of my throne and the place for the soles of my feet.” – Ezekiel 43:7a Lord, we yearn for You to walk among us. We yearn to see your glory and your greatness. We long to be the garden where You may place the soles of…
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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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Jesus, My Hero
I’ve heard so many people express a desire to make this week meaningful. Passion Week. Their words pricked a cord in my heart as well. For so many years this holiday has been about Easter baskets full of candy and chocolate bunnies. (Well, I did revert to chocolate crosses some years back. Had to get…
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The Right Place
While reading a devotional yesterday, the writer highlighted Habakkuk 3:19. I hunted down this verse in my own Bible, then proceeded to write it on an index card. “The Sovereign Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to go on the heights.” I don’t know…
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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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My Faithful Father
In June of 2006, I wrote this post about my daughter recommitting her life to Christ. I shared how I had prayed for two straight years, blessing her everyday as she walked out the door to go to school, and then asking God to ignite a flaming fire in her heart for him as she…
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Our Spouse is Not a Throw Away.
How do we survive a setback? I have written many articles about my marriage. I have shared with you how God continues to lead me to joy, contentment and love in the relationship with my nonbelieving husband. But, from time-to-time I experience a setback. Last Wednesday was one of those days. I don’t want to…
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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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As I Wait by Vanessa Tang
In January 2007, I found myself, for the first time ever, frustrated that I could not share my faith with my husband. While we were dating and in our early years of marriage, my husband had always shown such support of my faith. We had talked about how I would teach our children about Jesus.…
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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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Sacrificial Giving
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I’m wracking my brain about what to give my dear hubby. I’d love to surprise him with something special, something out of the ordinary. The usuals, like chocolates and a romantic card are always great fallbacks. I like those myself, but could I do something more? Maybe something…
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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…