In a time of distress we seek The Lord for healing. Whether you need emotional, physical, mental, spiritual or relational healing, Jesus Christ is faithful. He will always work his Father's will in your life, as you seek him. I didn't say he will fulfill your will, but he will fulfill his Father's perfect will …
Praying the Psalms~Psalm 19 The Heavens Declare the Glory of God!
Some seasons of our lives are times of change, personal stretching and maybe, even a time of loss. I have been struck this year by the brevity of life. When I count up my years, all that I have lived for and loved seems so small. Even my busiest years seem like a drop in …
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Praying the Psalms~ Psalm 18 Train My Hands for Battle!
This summer, I asked God to give me a "word" for this school year we are starting. I needed a word that would embody God's plan or focus for me and a word to give me personal direction for my life. Some people pick a word for themselves. An example of this may be a …
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Running Into the Fire.
Here is a brief thought today. These brave firefighters in CA are right up on the edge of this fire, feeling the heat and battling for the lives of those in harms way. Let's remember to pray for them. Let's also take a lesson from their example. As believers, when we follow God's call for …
Forgivness is Like a Bath After A Long Day.
Today, as I floated serenely on a body board on a lake, a thought came to me. It was a short, powerful answer to a question I have been asking. I have been searching in prayer concerning forgiveness and it's function in the life of a believer. Why do we need to forgive when we …
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Praying the Psalms~ Psalm 17 Finding Confidence in Christ
Have you ever tried to figure out what is going on in your life? Why does it seem that so many negative things are happening or transpiring? It is easy to try to overanalyze our situations. I spoke with a sweet young mother yesterday who loves Jesus and her family so much, and she was …
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Suffering Without Losing Faith
I've gotta admit. I don't like to suffer. In Christian circles we enjoy immortalizing the martyrs and their eternal sacrifices. We wonder if we would ever be so brave, so faith filled. We hope so, but deep down inside there is this twinge of fear that we may not have what it takes. Today, I …
Silent and Deadly…the slow killer many people use and don’t even realize is toxic.
This deadly killer may be found in your home or in a friend's home. Many parents regularly use this on their children, and many think it is healthy with beneficial side effects. This deadly treatment has been passed down by many generations and some may even consider it a homeopathic remedy for children who are …
Praying the Psalms~Psalm 15- When Christians Hurt You.
I just turned 40 this week. The big 4-0. But, I still remember a conversation from a decade ago that I had on my 30th birthday with my hair stylist. I took my Bible in to read while having my hair highlighted. They make you sit for like 20 minutes with those highlight foils in …
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Praying the Psalms~Psalms 14 What God says about the atheist.
The angry atheists I have met...the really angry ones, are not atheists because they hate the idea of the existence of God. Most of them, no matter how nice I am or how reasonable, quickly descend from haughty comments of condescension to childish attacks such as, "You probably believe in the Easter Bunny and Santa …
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