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Chosen
“But now, listen to me, Jacob, my servant, Israel my chosen one. The Lord who made you and helps you says; ‘Do not be afraid, O Jacob, my servant, O dear Israel, my chosen one. For I will pour out water to quench your thirst and to irrigate your parched fields. And I...
Perfect?
Lord Jesus, check my pride. May my motivation be pure in your sight, and my love for you be the reason for my pursuit of excellence. Replace my desire to please myself (and others) with a sincere yearning to delight you.
Free Indeed
"Therefore if the Son sets you free, you will be free." John 8:36 I knew a girl who was a prisoner. She didn’t wear visible chains or have on prisoner’s garments, but she was serving a sentence. She lived under the rule of her decisions. She never felt free, no matter...
Construction Zone
Construction zones don't typically bring out the best in us. They can be frustrating if we are in a hurry, and it might just start our day off on a rough note if it happens to makes us late. But construction is necessary. Even though we don't like it, when it's...
Laugh!
“A joyful heart is good medicine…” Proverbs 17:22a Recently the honest response of a precious young man made me laugh. Among the last to welcome him to our fellowship as a new believer, I asked, “Do you mind if I hug you?” His response was sweet and kind, but it made...
Hope for the Broken Heart
I sat at the computer with hands positioned to type an encouraging blog today, but nothing (and I mean nothing) happened. For three days, I have repeated the same thing, but nothing. Sometimes words are inadequate. The note pad beside my keyboard contains four or five...
Lady Job: A MODEL OF ENDURANCE
The Bible is filled with stories of women that are never named. The most recognized is the Samaritan woman who had a profound encounter with Jesus at Jacob’s Well. Another is His encounter with the Canaanite woman who asked Jesus to heal her daughter of an evil...
Taken for Granted
Every Thursday, I am reminded of how blessed I am. I have the day off from my ✝️job. I start my day by waking up my ✝️family. We wake up the house with ✝️sunlight and ✝️music. We have the option to...
Defeating Depression
Satan personifies evil, but he is no dummy when it comes to knowing what makes us tick. He can’t read our minds, but he diligently studies our behavior to identify our triggers – those things that stealthily pull us toward his way of thinking rather than God’s way....
Choose Wisely
I struggled to focus my eyes on the clock across the room: 8:25 –really? My feet hit the floor as mental cobwebs began to clear. It’s Saturday; that’s a relief. This early riser rarely sleeps past 6:00 AM. The extended slumber was long past due. Is it possible the...
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