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Don't ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸❤¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Worry
Good morning friends! Let's get our Bibles out and be ready to get in the word reading our verse for today. I hope if you are new to our devotional study that you will enjoy it as much as I have been along with others as well. Lord, We release our worries into your hands today. We thank you for the gift of your peace,…
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Back in the Saddle - AGAIN! Just call me Duncan!
Philippians 4:13 King James Version (KJV) 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:12-13 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) 12 I know how to live when I am poor and when I have plenty. I have learned the secret of how to live through any kind of situation—when I have enough to eat or when I am…
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More than we can handle?
We like to quote this as God won't give us more than we can handle - well WE can't handle any of it on our on but with Him in control we can bear our burdens knowing that He won't leave us to our own devices for solving things. Verse of the Day (two versions) 1 Corinthians 10:13 ERV ~ The only temptations that you have are…
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Hmmmm ~ not an easy command to follow
Verse of the Day Do everything without complaining or arguing so that you will be blameless and pure, children of God without any fault. But you are living with evil people all around you, who have lost their sense of what is right. Among those people you shine like lights in a dark world, and you offer them the teaching…
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Consider It Joy even in Trials and Temptations ~ December 10, 2015
James 1:2-3 New International Version (NIV) 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Isaiah 41:10 New International Version (NIV) 10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your…
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January 20, 2015 ~~ What’s the Plan?
Girlfriends in God January 20, 2015 What’s the Plan? Mary Southerland Today’s Truth For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV). Friend to Friend Every year, many people set new life goals in January. I believe…
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January 16, 2015
God Supplies You With His Kindness and Goodness (Galatians 5:22) On that ghastly Friday morning, which ironically has become known as “Good Friday,” Jesus is a swollen, bloody mess. Most of his friends hightailed it hours ago, leaving him alone to face the physical agony of crucifixion, the emotional anguish of a jeering…
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December 23, 2014 ~ Christmas Eve eve Greed vs. Joyful Giving
I haven’t posted any devotions in a while – I’m just kinda lost in the shuffle but I love this message and think it is very important this time of year. Give yourself, give of yourself - give to others. It isn't always a monetary gift that is necessary but love, compassion, understanding. Have a very Merry Christmas and…
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October 30, 2014 ~ A Re-Trained Brain
NOTE: I posted this last night around 6:40pm and have no idea where it went - to 'Announcements' but I don't know what that means or why & how it went there. Anyway when I came in to post today I realized it was not here so I decided to repost it since I think most of us deal with fear or one thing or another and many of…
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October 31, 2014~ When Your Hurt is Heavy
October 31, 2014 When Your Hurt is Heavy Gwen Smith Today's Truth Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, "My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live. (Mark 5:22-23, NIV) Friend…
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OCTOBER 28, 2014~~Why are Women so Hard on Each Other?
Ouch! OCTOBER 28, 2014 Why are Women so Hard on Each Other? LYNN COWELL "Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it's in your power to help them." Proverbs 3:27 (NLT) "Why, when a woman walks in a room, do all the other women size her up?" my husband asked. Where was the nearest rock? I thought, as I…
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Recipe Builder
I've been on MFP since 2011 and have used the Recipe Builder many times but recently it has been impossible to add a recipe. Has anyone else experienced any problems with this part of MFP and if has it been resolved and if so how was it resolved?
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October 19, 2014 ~~ Your Body: God’s Temple
Boy do I need this one! I'm on a rampage today ~ nothing is satisfying my palette and I'm grazing. One consolation is I go to work soon and can't graze too much there. Your Body: God’s Temple Saturday, October 18, 2014 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 The world’s primary interest in the body is how it looks on the outside: How can it…
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September 22, 2014 ~ Wisdom for the Trials of Life
If only I could remember this. All 8 points are so true but #1 RINGS LOUD AND CLEAR ~~ God IS IN TOTAL CONTROL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wisdom for the Trials of Life James 1:5-8 At first glance, today’s passage on wisdom doesn't seem related to the subject of trials, but James is actually continuing His thoughts from…
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September 17, 2014 ~ Positive vs Negative Speak
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. ~ Ephesians 4:29 I’ve been struggling with this ‘message’ for a couple weeks now. I feel God convicted me of my negative speech and I started checking out…
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September 15, 2014 ~~ On Eagle’s Wings
Oh this is so me at times. Always trying but not fully letting God do what He has in store for me. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On Eagle’s Wings Isaiah 40:28-31 When I witnessed an eagle in flight, I understood why God used this bird to describe a relationship with Him. The eagle—which simply opens its wings and…
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September 8, 2014 ~ Peace With Ourselves
I’m wondering how many this devotional will resonate with. It does me for sure. Sometimes I forget that in my humanness it is okay to have some doubts about myself as long as I remember that I am bought with a Price – the precious Blood of Jesus and I’m forgiven and a child of the King who takes pleasure in my company. I'm…
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September 7, 2014 ~~ The Dangerous Familiar
The Dangerous Familiar KAREN EHMAN "Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God — or rather are known by God — how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?" Galatians 4:8-9…
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August 31, 2014 ~ Goodbye Shame & Regret
Goodbye Shame and Regret; Hello Freedom and Purpose TRACIE MILES “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death." Romans 8:1-2 (NIV) We had been warned to pack lightly, but learned…
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August 30, 2014~Waiting for God to Meet Our Needs
Waiting for God to Meet Our Needs Philippians 4:18-20 King James Version (KJV) 18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his…
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August 29, 2014 When a Friend Gets Knocked Down by Words
When a Friend Gets Knocked Down by Words Sharon Jaynes Today’s Truth Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up(Proverbs 12:25, NIV). Friend to Friend It was just a bit of burlap peaking out from underneath the soil, but to our golden retriever, Ginger, it was a challenge that needed to be pursued. Shortly…
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August 26, 2014 ~~ "VICTOR'S CROWN"
I heard this song for the first time this past Sunday and it has just resonated in my soul ever since. Read the words & think about what they say to you. If you are interested in listening to the words of the song just search for the title. It is on the internet on YouTube and I think it will bless your soul. Zee "VICTOR'S…
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August 23, 2014 ~~ My Hidden Tattoos
My Hidden Tattoos LEAH DIPASCAL " ... the LORD's declaration. 'I will put My teaching within them and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be My people.'" Jeremiah 31:33b (HCSB) I didn't mean to stare, but I couldn't help it. After exchanging a quick smile, she continued placing grocery bags into…
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AUGUST 21, 2014 ~~ God, I'm Worn Out
Well, I started back this week posting devotionals, trying for at least every other day, and for some reason none of them are showing so I don't know where they went. Pray for me as I learn to balance my priorities - or rather yet get my priorities in order. God, I'm Worn Out LYSA TERKEURST "When I am overwhelmed, you…
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AUGUST 14, 2014 ~~ Why You Need a Friend
Why You Need a Friend CHRYSTAL EVANS HURST Proverbs 27:17 (NLT) "As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend." I was that girl ... feeling like I didn't belong and wanting a best friend more than anything. In elementary school, there were the cool kids and the on-the-outs kids. I didn't fit into either group. I…
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August 13, 2014 ~~ Read This Before Making That Decision
LYSA TERKEURST "He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water." Isaiah 49:10b (NIV) Do you need to make a decision about something that seems so exciting, but you can't seem to shake the hesitation in your heart? My husband, Art, and I have a friend named Wes who has been fascinated…
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August 7, 2014 ~ Don't worry
Three days running Air1 scriptures: Don't worry - God cares, don't worry, pray and turn it over to Him. It seems there is a message here. Tuesday - John 14:1 (NLT) Jesus, the Way to the Father 14 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. Wednesday - Philippians 4:6, NLT Don't worry about…
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August 5, 2014 ~~ Overcoming the Need to Please Disease
August 5, 2014 Overcoming the Need to Please Disease LYSA TERKEURST "The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe." Proverbs 29:25 (ESV) Hello, my name is Lysa and I want people to like me. So, I will sometimes say yes when I really want to say no. And when I do say no, I sometimes worry about how…
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Sunday, July 27, 2014 ~ When Life is Hard
I read this devotional From Judson Press ‘The Secret Place’ Devotions for Daily Worship Summer 2014 edition this morning and wanted to share. . When Life is Hard Allen S. Chambers, N.C Sunday, July 27, 2014 Psalm 22:1-5 (NIV) 1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my…
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July 23, 2014 - 5 ways to Overcome Anger
5 Ways to Overcome Anger Debbie McDaniel We bowed our heads to pray before dinner. His words hit hard. I didn't want to hear them voiced through his sweet 5 year old heart, but yet sadly, they were true. And the truth hurt. "Thank you for our day, and thank you for our food, and God, please help my mom not to be so angry.…
