what I read from others
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Why Prayer Malfunctions
“Probably the number one reason why prayer malfunctions in the hands of believers is that we try to turn a wartime walkie-talkie into a domestic intercom. Until you know that life is war you cannot know what prayer is for. Prayer is for the accomplishment of a wartime mission…But what have millions of Christians done?…
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In The Furnace
“When you are in the furnace, your Father keeps His eye on the clock and His hand on the thermostat. He knows just how much we can take.” Warren W. Wiersbe
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Moving Beyond Our Ways
“The biblical story abounds with instances of people being torn loose from their moorings, from a settled existence, and discovering that God is present in the situation…It is interesting to note the witness of these pilgrims is that these crises are times of judgement. In fact, the word crisis in the Greek means precisely that.…
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You Can’t Experience the Fruit of the Spirit If…
“You cannot experience the fruit of the Spirit if you are believing a lie, dabbling in the occult, holding on to bitterness, sinking in pride, living in rebellion or sinning.” – Neil Anderson
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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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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,…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 