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Guard Your Heart
No, you are not abandoned by God. No, your sin is not too much for him. Yes, he loves you even though you’ve been sinned against and have sinned grievously. Yes, he forgives you and will redeem you as his child. Know God’s promises to you in Scripture; he is the ultimate Keeper of your…
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Let Jesus Argue With Your Soul About Being Anxious
We should be slow to treat Jesus as if he doesn’t know what he is doing. He is not naïve in the way he deals with our anxiety. In Matthew 6:25-34 he tells us three times not to be anxious (vv. 25, 31, 34) and gives us eight reasons not to be anxious. Read… Let…
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It’s All a Dress Rehearsal for Eternity
This life. This Day. It’s all a dress rehearsal for eternity. This really hit me today more than ever… and I found comfort in it. No more sadness, no more goodbyes, no more pain. One day, it will be forever. Forever joy! And so now, it’s good practice. Practice being in His presence and keeping…
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Sometimes Criticism is Love in Disguise
“Have you ever considered criticism may just be goodness and mercy pursuing you (Psalm 23:6)?” This article below has certainly challenged me. I have always thought that one must take criticism and turn it into coaching. Yet, last Fall, I was on the verge of burnout and nearly resigned from my ministry post due to…
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The Cost of Our False Gods « Alan Fadling
“What false gods are you most tempted to worship in place of the One True God?” Read… The Cost of Our False Gods « Alan Fadling: Notes from my Unhurried Journey.
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Lessons Learned From a Four Year Old: Comfort
“My grandson came over last weekend. He was not having a good day! Tears were rolling down his cheeks. I acknowledged how he was feeling by saying, “It does not look like you are having a good day, so come and sit with me.” He climbed into my lap and sat quietly. After a few…
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“The Person God Uses”
Have you ever wanted to be used by God? I believe it is a God-given desire to want to serve the Lord. But maybe you’ve wondered what qualifications the Lord looks for in the life of a man or woman that He would use. In the Book of Joshua, we can find at least seven…
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He Does the Work
“All events that transpire in our lives, all influences, heartaches, testings and sorrows, as well as all of the blessings, are designed to conform us to the image of Christ.” Read…He Does the Work | Christian Daily Devotionals.
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Restoring Your Faith
“It wasn’t until I completely burned out—emotionally, physically, and spiritually—that I realized I could no longer live this way. Recognizing that I wasn’t free, I dragged myself to a spiritual retreat, desperately seeking help for the first time. It was there that I finally asked the Lord in all transparency, “Have I ever really known…
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A Prayer for Revealing Jesus through Our Brokenness
This post by Scott Smith just nails it today… perfect to pray over hurting families! “Dear Jesus, to compare my season of stress with the apostle Paul’s would be like comparing my guitar playing with Eric Clapton’s, my dancing with the cast of River Dance, or my cooking skill with Mario Batali. There’s simply no…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 