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Are You Dull?
One becomes dull and apathetic when life is consumed with self comfort and entertainment. Step out. Reach out. Volunteering and service warms the heart and grows the person. Put others first without expecting anything in return. Surprise is awaiting…
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Our Destination and Focus
“A landscape, a symphony, a meeting with friends.. Our Father refreshes us on the journey but will not encourage us to mistake them for home.” – CS Lewis We fall into temptation when our longing goes from heaven and worship of God to the worship of His creation. He is the centre of our being.
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We Can’t Force a Person to Grow
Yesterday I meditated on some Henri Nouwen and came away with this… Just as we cannot force a plant to grow but can take away the weeds and stones which prevent its development, so we cannot force anyone to grow, but we can offer the space for such a change can take place. We can…
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Giving Thanks
“Each day that we live, he provides for our needs and gives us the strength of a young eagle. For all who are mistreated, the [Lord] brings justice. The [Lord] is merciful! He is kind and patient, and his love never fails. The [Lord] won’t always be angry and point out our sins; he doesn’t…
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My Morning Worship (Day of Prayer)
I am meditating on this passage this morning in my day of prayer… “Let the name of the [Lord] be praised now and forever. From dawn until sunset the name of the [Lord] deserves to be praised. The [Lord] is far above all of the nations; he is more glorious than the heavens. No one…
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More Important Than Fear
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.” ~Ambrose Redmoon
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Simply Be Present
“Never underestimate the importance of simply being physically present in the place God wants you. You may not be asked to perform some dramatic ministry, but simply being there is a ministry.” – Warren W. Wiersbe
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For Me, For You
“There are some things you have to put in the first person singular. He loved me; He gave Himself up for me; for me He rose, for me He ascended, for me He received the Spirit, for me He poured that Spirit forth. There is the great and wonderful procession.” -G. Campbell Morgan
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No Situation So Chaotic
“There is no situation so chaotic that God cannot from that situation create something that is surpassingly good. He did it at the creation. He did it at the cross. He is doing it today.” H. C. G. Moule
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From Anxious Planning to Peaceful Trust
I was awake today at 5am anxious about the Fall planning and my long list of things to do and people to care for. I prayed and fell back asleep. When I awoke to read the Word at 6:30am, I read this… Psalm 37:5-7 NIRV “Commit your life to the Lord. Here is what he…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 