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you cannot do what God has called you to do
Don’t ever forget that you cannot do what God has called you to do. You cannot parent that child, love that husband, care for that elderly parent, submit to that boss, teach that Sunday school class, or lead that small-group Bible study. God specializes in the impossible, so that when the victory is won &…
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For Whose Glory?
“I believe I am called to lead and help, but not without admitting I am equally wounded and sinful. A humble, broken woman who takes God’s Word seriously and herself lightly is a woman that God wants to use. Not for her glory but for his alone. This ongoing heart struggle tethers me to this…
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Dealing with Disappointment
Disappointment is the first seed of doubt that intrudes on our faith. Disappointment sounds so harmless, but it’s the tip of a wedge that will stop our spiritual growth and make us bitter and defeated. …if we let our disappointment fester, the wedge is driven in a little farther, and we experience discouragement. Unchecked, discouragement…
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How to Overcome Temptation
Do you know how to overcome temptations? Because it is not about growing your moral muscle! God delights in helping us. Read… How to Overcome | Flowing Faith.
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Prayer for Faith and Trust for 2012
A friend posted this as her prayer for 2012, perhaps some of you can benefit from it too… “Father, I come to You by faith, laying every fear and worry at Your feet. I am not sure what this year holds for me but I do know You are with me every step of the…
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His Birthday on a Sunday!
This year we will recognize the birth of Jesus on a Sunday. How wonderful it is that this year, the day we observe the birth of Jesus falls on a weekly day of worship! It’s right where it should be! May our hearts be focused on Him, not even on our family or our traditions,…
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The Son of a Carpenter Who Builds and Restores
“The carpenter’s Son will take the nail and a tree made into a cross, and He will rebuild us and restore us and all we who are broken down will find shelter in grace and make the heart of God home. No wonder this time of year we haul trees into our homes. Lord God,…
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My Christmas Prayer
Dear Father, May our hearts truly sing that your grace is enough. That we may not get lost in comfort and luxury nor heartache and despair. Lord, bring each one of us face to face this season with who you are and how much you love us – and loved us enough to move into…
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How Do I Deal with Burnout?
As many of you know, a year ago in October 2010, I was on the verge of burnout. This past Fall I was able to teach a class to other pastors on what helped me avoid burnout and shared some practical help. I recently came across another great article by Charles Stanley… “Burnout. The very…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 