Knowing God
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God’s Word vs. Your Feelings
God’s Word vs. Your Feelings by Joyce Meyer Every day, we are faced with a decision: Will we respond to life’s circumstances according to God’s Word or will we react emotionally? The initial temptation is to react emotionally, but in every circumstance, it’s truly your decision. Let’s examine three circumstances you’re going to have to…
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What We Say vs What God Says
Someone sent this to me recently. It’s so simple and so powerful when you need a reminder of truth. When the waves come rising, this helps to keep your eyes on Jesus.
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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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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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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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Trusting God Even Though… « Alan Fadling
“What are some of the ifs that linger in my faith? If our finances are strong. If no one in our family has any physical illnesses or injuries. If my emotions are always up and never down.” Read… Trusting God Even Though… « Alan Fadling: Notes from my Unhurried Journey.
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Blazing Grace « Alan Fadling
“I am not fanning my own self-developed abilities into flame. I am fanning a gift into flame.” Read… Blazing Grace « Alan Fadling: Notes from my Unhurried Journey.
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 