tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42536025946603461192011-04-21T20:40:12.111-05:00encouraging through the Word of God!Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16332809386356250145noreply@blogger.comBlogger831100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253602594660346119.post-26216096870939130612009-02-18T08:08:00.003-06:002009-02-18T08:44:57.112-06:00

2 CORINTHIANS 3:17-18 (read all of chapter 3 to understand the full context)Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.Whenever Moses met with God he would put a veil over his face

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Happy Valentine's Day to the two loves of my life...my Father in heaven and my husband. I have been committed to my Father for 22 years and to my husband for almost 17.Both tend to spoil me...way more than I deserve. I know if I need either on of them, which is always, that I have a strong hand to guide me and strong arms to hold me. My heavenly Father is first in my life. I run to Him first,

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1 Corinthians 1:18For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.It is frustrating to witness to someone who clearly thinks Christianity is a joke. Having to deal with the ridicule and demeaning comments can be unbearable at times. It may even make you question whether you have the truth or not.According to Paul, the

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Looking for hope in a hopeless situation? Are you not finding the "light at the end of the tunnel"? Does your mountain look to big to climb?THERE IS HOPE!!God knew before your situation came up what was going to happen. He began preparing the way beforehand. He even knows the ending result. Therefore He is prepared to impart wisdom upon you to be victorious.PSALM 33:16-22 No king is saved by the

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Recently I had the opportunity to spend time at the altar in prayer. It's another week of prayer and fasting with our church.I love those weeks. It is during those times I can literally forget the outside world and focus solely on God. It is refreshing and definitely enlightening. God has alot to say if we would just listen.As I was praying God brought to my attention what He has done for me in

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JOSHUA 20verse 20 When the trumpets sounded, the people shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the people gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so every man charged straight in, and they took the city.God gave Joshua a command that seemed insane and illogical to the human brain, a command that would rock the Israelite's world. Jericho was a sinful city and needed captured. It was

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PROVERBS 19:2It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way.There is nothing on earth that compares to the feeling you have when you first accept Christ as Lord and Savior. The excitement inside you feels like it could explode at any moment. Everyone around you notices that you are glowing. You are on top of the world.We should feel like that no matter how long we

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There is a catchy commercial on television that even my children know. As soon as it comes on we are saying the words along with the spokesman. You may know it also."Where does depression hurt? Everywhere! Who does depression hurt? Everyone!"Depression is running rampant throughout the world. It doesn't help that everything around us is struggling and giving us no hope. The economy is tainted.

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Recently Jay called in to the prayer line looking for hope. He was struggling with sin and felt overwhelmed by it. He knew what was right; for he had been a Christian for some time now. But he felt chained by this sin that he could not overcome. He was desperate for answers, for freedom.Do you know someone like that? Maybe you are the one struggling with sin. The Apostle Paul described his

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Proverbs 13:20He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.I love hanging around women who are older than I. Not that I like doing "old people" stuff. I do not sew and I do not know much of the old stuff they talk about. What draws me to them is their wisdom and knowledge. They have been around for a while and have learned from experience what works and what

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In watching the news this last year I have many times felt like I was watching a movie out of Hollywood. It just didn't seem real! The massive amount of earthquakes, the hurricanes, the wildfires, the economy being threatened, the war still going on, and what TV is allowing to be shown is all more than enough to stir me to a realization that we don't have time to play anymore.I have to wonder,

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DEUTERONOMY 8:1-5Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land that the LORD promised on oath to your forefathers. Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. He

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What is it? What is it that keeps us from professing God's goodness to others? What keeps us from sharing our testimony?Our car breaks down, our neighbor gets sick, our boss is a thorn in our flesh, we are diagnosed with cancer, our finances are in shambles; when these things happen we tell our friends, the cashier hears more than their share, the prayer network gets a call or two, we wake our

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Blessings in the Lord!I want to do something different the rest of the week. It includes cyber participation. I want to hear from you.I would like for you to tell me what exciting things God did for you in 2008. Share your testimony with me and all who visit this blog. Revelation 12:11 says we overcome the enemy by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.Start typing and God Bless~

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Being the first of the year, I have tried to gear each devotion toward making changes for the new year. Many of us use January to ponder our past mistakes and vow to be different this next year. There is nothing wrong in that. God wants us to continually and consistently change to His likeness.One of the most spoken resolutions is that of eating healthier. There is so much information out there

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God is awesome! Don't you agree? I had an awesome week of prayer and fasting. I met God. I was stirred, shaken, refined in the fire, rejuvinated, rebuilt, and redeemed from the pit. What an awesome God!I know that we will not all agree on all parts of doctrine. Therefore, I try to stick to the basics of God's wisdom and allow God to work out the rest in our personal lives as we seek Him. I pray

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It's Friday! For many of you this means a weekend of fun and no work. That is great. God wants us to rest and get rejuvinated. Even He rested after working so hard to create the world.I like my weekends. The whole family can gather at this time and enjoy life as a family. Many times we don't go anywhere special. We just hang out at home. Other times we venture out into the world and explore.

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PSALM 16:11You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Joy! It is a foreign word to many; to others it is thought to be unobtainable. And yet to some it is a daily pleasure, a spiritual high, if I may.Why does it seem so unobtainable? How can such a small word be so far out of reach? How have we allowed the

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A church grounded in prayer will not only survive, but it will also thrive.A young man joined the Army to have some excitement in his life. He desired to defend his country. Not long after boot camp was finished he was deployed into a mess of an angry enemy. He had to grow up quick.During one of his shifts he was out patroling the area, looking for enemy hideouts. His orders were to take the east

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It is great to start the new year debt-free. Many people can't say that. Visa and Mastercard companies have moved in and taken residence in their homes. They have become unwanted guests, reaking havoc. With them come chains of bondage wrapped so tight it chokes.I don't think anyone sets a goal of being indebted for the rest of their lives. It is the enticing, worldly treasures that pull us in.

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"No more work needed! You don't have to change anything! Just take this pill and sit back and watch the pounds fall off! No exercise necessary! Throw out the 'no pain no gain' motto!"Every commercial that advertises the miracle weight-loss pill proclaims at least one of these statements. They lead you to think that if you take their pills you can still eat what you want, be lazy and still lose

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!It has finally arrived. It took a whole year to get here. Now that it's here what shall we do with it?Yes I am talking about 2009, the new year. 2008 is behind us; all the bad/good has become our past. We can't change it. We can only learn from it and continue living. It is this time of year when many people make New Year's Resolutions. It may be to lose weight, get a better job,

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PROVERBS 22:1A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.When my husband and I first got married we struggled financially like many newlyweds. Neither of us liked being poor. We were born strivers. Our desire was to strive to live better. Yet we weren't the materialistic type either. We didn't necessarily desire a large house or fancy car.

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Isn't God awesome! Even in the midst of struggles He is awesome. He knows just what we need at each moment, in each struggle, for each day. I often wonder how someone can be so powerful as to be able to do that for every person in the world. But He is God. He knows all, sees all, and is everywhere. After all, He did create the universe. And a creator knows all the ins and outs of his creation. He

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As I sit here writing I am battling a great war from within. No, it is not a spiritual war. It is more like a stomach virus. My daughter was kind enough to share it with me. Speaking of viruses. They seem to be running rampant through my house; not all the same strain of virus though. One of our computers has caught one. My daughter, who has a form of Autism, was watching a movie on that computer

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Blessings upon everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful, blessed Christmas and celebrated the birth of Jesus in such a way that would make Him proud.I had a wonderful Christmas celebration. It was good to gather with family and enjoy each other's company, catch up on each of their lives, and worship the one true King. It is always nice to give a loved one gifts to show our appreciation of them.

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The ultimate gift givenIt is shunned by manyNot satisfying by mostThe sacrifice made to give itIt was more than any should bearWhere is the gratitudeThe thanks, the appreciationHas the gift been returnedMaybe boxed up With all the other unwanted giftsPeople are still searchingSifting through all the giftsJust to find the ones they wantNever satisfiedWanting moreWhat about that giftThat one

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MATTHEW 19:29And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.It's that wonderful time of year again. Celebrations of Christmas and the New Year with friends and family can be quite joyous. Unfortunately not everyone has the same perspective; spending time with family is

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REVELATION 3:14-22Revelation 3:15-17I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm- neither hot nor cold- I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, "I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing." But you do not realize you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.God did not have anything

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REVELATION 3:7-13Revelation 3:7b-8...What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. Life's struggles can be quite overwhelming. You may feel as the church of Philadelphia did; you feel beaten down, have

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REVELATION 3:1-6Revelation 3:1-2,4...I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God.Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy.Sardis reminds me of two kinds of

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REVELATION 2:18-29Revelation 2:19-20I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at first.Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel...Jezebel was a self-proclaimed prophetess who taught that sexual immorality was acceptable and it was ok to eat food sacrificed to animals. Not only did she teach

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I want to apologize for a missed blog today. Today was one of those "When will it be over" days. Every time I couldn't imagine it getting worse it did. But God is faithful and if we remain faithful to Him during our trials we will come out of them victorious.During one of my MANY times of prayer today God spoke to me. He said "If you desire to live under my blessings then you are required to live

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REVELATION 2:12-17Revelation 2:13,14,16You did not renounce your faith in me...Nevertheless, I have a few things against you...Repent therefore! Otherwise I will soon come to you...When I read this passage I found humor in what God said. In verse 13 He said I know where you live-where Satan has his throne. Then further down in that verse God speaks of Antipas who was His faithful servant, but was

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REVELATION 2:8-11Revelation 2:9-10I know your afflictions and your poverty-yet you are rich!...Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer...Be faithful, even to the point of death...You do the work of the Lord, you are faithful to your ministry and to your relationship with God, you offer up a sacrifice of praise to God regularly; all the while your finances are being attacked, your health

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REVELATION 2:1-7Revelation 2:2,4I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance...Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love...For the next week we are going to study the seven churches in the province of Asia that are mentioned in the book of Revelation. Much can be learned from these churches when we weigh them against our own lives. WHAT CHURCH ARE YOU? EPHESUS?The

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Greetings in the Lord! Today I want to give a more personal devotional. I thought I would update you on what God is doing through this site. It is always encouraging to know that God is working through us.Since Fresh Wisdom began in September it has reached 25 countries and has generated hits from over 300 people. Praise God! Although technology can be troublesome at times to our spirit-man it

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JOEL 2:28-30...I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days. I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth...I am excited about what God is doing. He is moving powerfully

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PROVERBS 21 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, 2 turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, 3 and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, 4 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, 5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the

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1 CHRONICLES 28 & 29(29:14-17) But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. We are aliens and strangers in your sight, as were all our forefathers. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. O Lord our God, as for all this abundance that we have provided for

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1 CHRONICLES 28 & 29(29:14-17) But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. We are aliens and strangers in your sight, as were all our forefathers. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. O Lord our God, as for all this abundance that we have provided for

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PROVERBS 11:4-7Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. The righteousness of the blamless makes a straight way for them, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness. The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires. When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes; all he expected from his power comes to

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1 CORINTHIANS 10:13No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.We have our weaknesses, the areas in our life that cause us to question our own faithfulness to God. They are temptations that may not be as tempting to

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Those of you who have children now and those who were once a child may remember the game of "Who Am I?" Someone gives a riddle and you have to guess who or what they are talking about. I thought we would play that game today. WHO AM I?The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old; I was appointed from eternity, from the beginning, before the

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Recently I found myself in the midst of "a whole-lotta-demands." My attention was being demanded of from every direction. As the day bore on the situations escalated, as did my stress. At that point I wanted so much to retreat into a cave and not come out until all demands had been met- by someone else. I had the distinct pleasure of being able to call a friend and, after much boo-hooing (crying)

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Lately I have found myself starving for solitude. With all the chaos going on around me I feel like I am on a carousel trying to watch everything going on but not being able to focus due to the constant moving. And it doesn't help that I am just going in circles, never landing anywhere. Let me off already!I desire to be alone with God, to sit at His feet in quietness and enjoy His presence. I

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EXODUS 17:9-16Moses said to Joshua, "Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands."So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were

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Oh precious Lord! Your people are in anguish. Their hearts are broken. Their tears are flooding the earth. Their cries deafen the farthest ear. Their eyes are failing them. They can no longer see You in the midst of their storm. Their hope that Jesus will soon return is fading.The economy is unstable. Many are unsure of the recent election of our nation's President. Global Warming has given them

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It's only Friday and I long to be at church. I long for the Worship and Word. Although I daily spend much time in the Word and listening to Worship music, it is like snacking all week and longing for the Sunday buffet. It's mouth-watering just to think about it. And of course, who wants to eat alone? The fellowship is the topping on the cake.God delights in our love to be with Him and His

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2 TIMOTHY 2:23-24/ TITUS 3:9-11Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguements, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because they are unprofitable and useless. Warn a divisive person

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PSALMS 4:1,3,8Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.Know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord will hear when I call to him.I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.Oh the days that bear great burden! Our cries can be heard from the highest mountain;

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2 Peter 2:17-22These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them. For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error. They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity-for a man is a slave to whatever

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I know a woman who is faithful to God and to her church. She tithes regularly, tries to mingle with others, even does outreach outside the body of Christ. She would give her last dollar if someone needed it. She would rearrange her day if it meant helping someone in need.She smiles often and tries to give encouragement to others who are hurting. She puts her needs second to everyone else. Oh, she

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2Peter 3:10-15aBut the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring

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1Peter 3:5-6For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.If you will take time to look back in Genesis you will not find a perfect woman in Sarah but you will

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1Peter 2:13-17Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and commend those who do right. For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil

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1PETER 1:8Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressable and glorious joy.Jesus had no servants, yet they called him Master.Jesus had no degree, yet they called him Teacher.Jesus had no medicines, yet they called him Healer.Jesus had no army, yet kings feared him.Jesus won no military battles, yet he

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PROVERBS 19:11A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. Oh how easy it is to let the tongue fly as soon as someone offends us! James 3 talks of how evil the tongue is and how we cannot tame it. Proverbs 18 says the tongue has the power of life and death. I believe we prove these scriptures everyday. Proverbs 18:4 The words of a man's mouth are deep, but the

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PROVERBS 22:9A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.The holidays are right around the corner. The excitement, smells, fellowship, decorations, all help get us in the mood to celebrate. My favorite holidays are Thanksgiving and Christmas. I love to cook and I love to see my children excited.I know everyone may be a bit apprehensive about the holidays with the

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PSALMS 73:16-17When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.“When it rains it pours.” I dislike that saying. I feel it just admits defeat and invites more trouble when you least need it. Yet, I understand why people say it. When something goes awry it seems that before it can be remedied another issue

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In memory of my dearest friend Gary~I lost a dear friend to the Lord this week. He was one of the sweetest men I knew. He always greeted me with a hug and asked how I was. If he saw me in town he would go out of his way to stop and check on me. I had the blessed opportunity to minister to him through the local mission. Many times he and his buddy Richard would stop in just to say hi and give me a

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Today I just want to focus on a scripture that is powerful and doesn't need me to expound on. Read it and meditate on these words.Psalm 73Surely God is good to Israel, to those wo are pure in heart.But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong.

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ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:A time to be born and a time to die,A time to plant and a time to uproot,A time to kill and a time to heal,A time to tear down and a time to build,A time to weep and a time to laugh,A time to mourn and a time to dance,A time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,A time to embrace and a time to

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COLOSSIANS 3:2-10verses2,3,5,7-11 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God... Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry...You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. But you now must rid yourselves of all

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GALATIANS 6:9Let us never become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.I love the ministry. What I love even more is seeing the benefits from it. Last night I received such a blessing that no earthly thing could have replaced it. I had recently began teaching Sunday School class for K-2nd grade and at first wasn't sure I was going to like it. I am

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2 TIMOTHY 2:14-26verse 23-24 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel;I recently talked my son into a trap and when done he looked at me with such confusion. I would like to blame this one on my pastor also. By the way, it is Pastor Appreciation Month. Let your pastor know how much you appreciate

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PSALM 95:6Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;I find that I am happiest when I am before God spilling out Praises of love to Him, not asking Him for anything or crying for help but just praising Him. It’s a feeling that is almost unexplainable. It’s better than a drug high, better than a drunken feeling (before the hangover). It’s better than the feeling of

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Yesterday was Sunday. Did you find a church service and go? I pray so. It’s like trying to go all week without putting gas in your vehicle. You eventually end up having to push it with your hands. It would have been much easier to have stopped at a gas station and filled up. It’s not as harsh on the body.My pastor preached a sermon that was awesome, yet ugly. Now I know that doesn’t sound nice

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PSALMS 139:16...All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.My desire is to write 5 days a week and give some bit of fresh insight but some days I find myself laying before God and crying, "I have nothing to give. My heart is broken." It is those days my heart is heavy and I am trying to carry the weight of the world on my shoulders instead of moving out

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2 CORINTHIANS 11:13-14For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.Saved by the bell! That was this morning's nightmare. My alarm awakened me just as the doom began. I was relieved yet disappointed because I wanted to know the outcome. I definitely wanted to know why it happened.It was a

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PROVERBS 17:19,27He who loves a quarrel loves sin; he who builds a high gate invites destruction.A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.Yesterday was one of those days...yes, just one of those days. I couldn't wait for it to be over, yet I knew it wouldn't matter. It was a day that would unfortunately spill into many more to come. Therefore I

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ISAIAH 48:17-18This is what the Lord says-your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your righteousness like the waves of the sea..."I am sure God has said this to me many times, "If only you had paid attention

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PSALM 66:8-9Praise our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard; he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping.It has been a rough couple of days. These last two days has found me laid up with a horrible head cold. Ironically I got it from the doctor's office. I had an appointment for something else and my daughter had an appointment the same day. It was a couple hours

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GENESIS 1:27So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.Recently I pulled up to the local gas station. My windows were closed because I was enjoying my air conditioning. Before I left the vehicle another vehicle pulled beside me. I looked over and saw a large african-american man. Immediately I was quickened in my spirit and thought, "

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PROVERBS 3:7-8Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.Have you ever done or said something and later find yourself wishing you hadn't? The consequences afterward can be a detriment to your future. You then spend days, weeks, years picking up the pieces or trying to fix what you did.I admit I have fallen prey

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PSALM 112:1,7Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in His commands...He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.Have you ever awaited a dreaded call? It could be one from a doctor or your mechanic, or anything that could possibly give you bad news. It's unnerving. You pace the floors. Your breathing is sporadic. Your

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MATTHEW 6:14-15For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.My pastor has been teaching a series on forgiveness lately. It is one of the hardest lessons to learn for me. I could probably safely say it is for most people. Yet, it’s required. That makes it all the more

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PSALM 103:1-6Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul; and forget not all his benefits-who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. The Lord works righteousness

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PROVERBS 21:25The desire of the lazy man kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. (NKJV)I have a friend who I have known for 7 years. She has become the one I have depended on greatly. Her name is Betsy and here lately she has taken ill. I can’t depend on her like I used to. It is frustrating because I need her. It takes her extra time to get going in the morning and once she does I still wonder

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ROMANS 12:9Love must be sincere.This is such a simple verse. Only four words yet one of the hardest commands God gives. What exactly is sincere? The dictionary describes it as free of deceit, hypocrisy or falseness; genuine, real, pure, unadulterated. I believe it’s that word that makes this command so difficult to put into practice.Love is a word that is heard more times than you could probably

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JEREMIAH 44Verses 15-18: Then all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods…said to Jeremiah, “We will not listen to the Lord! We will certainly do everything we said we would: We will burn incense to the Queen of Heaven and will pour out drink offerings to her just as we and our fathers, our kings and our officials did in the towns of Judah and in the streets of

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JEREMIAH 2Poor Jeremiah! Having a job of “bearer of bad news” is not something he meant to sign up for but somebody had to do it. Israel was defiant, out of line, and outright a brat. To be given so much from such a loving God and yet forsake Him so they may fulfill the desires of their evil hearts, it sounds appalling. Why? Were they ignorant? They surely had more brains than to do something

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Jeremiah 3:1-5"If a man divorces his wife and she leaves him and marries another man, should he return to her again? Would not the land be completely defiled? But you have lived as a prostitute with many lovers-would you now return to me?" declares the Lord."Look up to the barren heights and see. Is there any place where you have not been ravished? By the roadside you sat waiting for lovers, sat

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