Category: faith

  • Just Like Joshua

    Just Like Joshua

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    God did not tell Joshua to feel strong and courageous. God told Joshua to be strong and courageous.

  • Waiting Well

    Waiting Well

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    Tuesday morning, my prayer ended with me crying out, “God, what am I supposed to do? Am I supposed to start praying for a different result? Am I supposed to ask You to give me a new plea, a new prayer, a new passion? Or am I just supposed to continue to wait?” His answer…

  • So Much More

    So Much More

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    During a recent Sunday School class, we were discussing the nature of God and our identity in relation to Him. A remark that the teacher (who happens to be my husband) made, stuck with me. He said, “God isn’t just a better version of the best version of us.” How true that is.  God is…

  • I Thought I Heard God’s Voice

    I Thought I Heard God’s Voice

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    I heard God’s voice. Loud and clear. I had been praying unceasingly for a breakthrough in a difficult situation, yet I had such an unsettled feeling about how it was going to turn out – until that day. God replaced my tension with His peace. I heard God voice the reply I had been waiting…

  • Acclaim His Name

    Acclaim His Name

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         Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord. They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness. For you are their glory and strength, and by your favor you exalt our horn.  Psalm 89:15-17 NIV The dictionary tells us in a nutshell what acclaiming…

  • That Wasn’t What I Expected, Lord…

    That Wasn’t What I Expected, Lord…

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    Help me realize that if I am trusting You with my future, it also means believing that You know what You are doing in my present

  • Be Courageous

    Be Courageous

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    Just a quick thought I wanted to share with you – We’re told many times in the Bible to be courageous. God doesn’t tell us to feel courageous. He says, “Be courageous.” Often it’s more about us doing that thing God has asked us to do even though we might still feel nervous or fearful.…

  • Praying For Whom?

    Praying For Whom?

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    Matthew 5:44, in my opinion, is one of the most difficult verses in the entire Bible. It says: “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,”  Enemies. Can I safely assume that we all have someone who comes to mind when that word is brought up? Someone who is…

  • Home Sweet Home

    Home Sweet Home

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    Years ago, whether our family was arriving home after a week-long vacation or a day-long excursion, our kids could accurately predict that the words out of my mouth as our car pulled into the garage would be, “Home sweet home.” I have always loved going away. However, when it was time for a family trip…

  • Loving God and Others With Our All

    Loving God and Others With Our All

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    (Following is this month’s contribution to Devotableapp.com – check out that website for daily devotions. I feel very blessed to be one of the contributors!) “And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Keep these words in your heart that I…