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Octoberr 31, 2013 - Seeking the Lord
Seeking the Lord Colossians 3:1-2 Most people have the idea that Christianity is defined by praying, giving, sharing their faith, and being good. But genuine faith is also a daily yearning for more knowledge of and intimacy with the Lord. A believer’s spirit can be wholly satisfied with the presence of Jesus Christ living…
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October 29, 2013
The Bitter Root Wendy Blight Hebrews 12:15 NIV "See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many." How dare she ask this of me? I reread her email, which only fueled my fury. Rather than reply immediately, I decided to forward the note to my husband for…
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October 28, 2013
I read this in my daily devotional and thought it was a good word for today. “We may have endured terrible things in our lives and may have been deeply wounded in the process. But there is hope. We can harness our emotions ~ taking control of this powerful force within us…Victory is possible. Genuine healing can occur if…
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October 27, 2013 ~~ Standing on God’s Word
Standing on God’s Word Ezekiel 13:1-6 The United States Marine Corps is always on the lookout for what they call “a few good men.” The eyes of the Lord are likewise scanning the earth in order to find godly men and women who will step forward and use their influence to exalt righteousness in the land. That is what we see…
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October 26, 2013 ~ Do My Prayers Frustrate God?
Do My Prayers Frustrate God? I know God is all-knowing, but I wonder if even He has a hard time following my prayers. by Carol Barnier Oh Lord, please keep my children safe as they return from camp this week. May the driver’s mind be rested, and may his eyes be sharp. Oh, that reminds me. I need to make an eye appointment…
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October 25, 2013 ~ Servants heart, encouraging & thanks
Ephesians 5:19-21 ERV Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) 19 Encourage each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord. 20 Always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 21 Be willing to serve each other out of respect for Christ.
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October 24, 2013 ~ Wise Reactions to Criticism
In true God style, followed by Dr. Charles Stanley, He doesn't give us one lesson without following up with yet another. Imagine my surprise when I opened my book this morning and turned the page to find this follow-up to yesterday's message. God is so good! Philippians 2:1-11 How should we face the upsetting comments of…
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October 23, 2013 ~ Unwise Reactions to Criticism
This one is going to cause me to have to do some soul searching. I wonder which category I truly fit in! 1 Peter 2:23-24 No one likes personal criticism. Sometimes it seems that we go out of our way to help and encourage others, only to be met with a harsh word or accusation. Too often, when that happens, our protective…
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October 22, 2013 SHMILY
I’m going to share something that I received in a daily inspirational email today because it reminds me so much of one of the threads I post on with WW. But more importantly, how much God loves us. He gave His only Son to die for us and then it reminds me of the love Jesus Christ has for us because He willingly followed…
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October 21, 2013 God’s Promise Received Through Faith
pro•cras•ti•nate verb \prə-ˈkras-tə-ˌnāt, prō-\ : to be slow or late about doing something that should be done : to delay doing something until a later time because you do not want to do it, because you are lazy, etc. To procrastinate in obedience when God gives us a directive (as in His Word) is to abandon our faith. God…
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October 20, 2013 Give What You Need
October 20, 2013 Give What You Need Nicki Koziarz "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6:38 (NIV 1984) Last week we were out of milk, so I headed to the store with my…
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October 19, 2013
Having Increased Faith Genesis 22:1-14 We’re determined to make spiritual progress. No longer content with little faith, we are removing our gaze from ourselves and putting it onto the Lord. We are reaching for greater faith. We start by becoming students of the Bible who have a compelling desire to experience the Lord’s…
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October 16, 2013 Does God Love Me?
Does God Love Me? Do you ever ask yourself this question? I think most of us probably do at one time or another when we feel like God has deserted us but His words tell a different story. Psalm 145:7-9 Life can hit us with unexpected and undesirable circumstances. When that happens, shock and pain can make us wonder, Does…
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Friday, October 18, 2013
Good Friday morning all. I'm sorry I missed yesterday but my computer/internet/I'm not sure what was wrong just wasn't cooperating. This morning I opened my daily devotional from Dr. Charles Stanley and the Word jumped off at me. I think this devotional speaks to so many of us on so many levels. We must exercise our faith.…
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October 15, 2013
HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD?! Who am I Lord that you would shed your precious Blood for me? David’s Prayer 18 Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: “Who am I, Sovereign Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? 19 And as if this were not enough in your sight, Sovereign Lord, you have…
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October 14, 2013 ~ In the Midst of Dirty Dishes
The title of this devotional caught my eye because many times I am in the midst of dirty dishes and I wonder if I could truly 'show hospitality' without grumbling. See I'm not a very social person because for many years my husband was ill and we just simply lost contact with our friends due to his illness and never feeling…
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Sunday ~ October 13, 2013
I love this verse and it kinda goes along with my Sunday School Class lesson this morning. My class of 9 - 10 y/o learned about Moses and how God used him in spite of his weakness of spirit - stuttering and no self confidence to get Pharoah to turn God's people loose. We just have to trust and believe that "I AM" sent you.…
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Saturday, October 12, 2013
Sometimes my schedule is such that I don't get here before I have to leave for work - on those days, or any other day, if you have something to post that God has given you, or a good devotional that you want to share PLEASE feel free to do so. This isn't just to be a one sided thread and anyone is welcome to post and…
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Thursday - October 10, 2013
Mercy I'm mixed up on my dates. My work schedule has done a number on me this week but I'm not going to let the devil win. This devotion by Lysa TerKeurst is written in the context of Moms but I think we can apply women's lives in general in that place and sometimes not just the women in Mom roles. We are to encourage one…
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October 8, 2013
"A person's steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way?" -Proverbs 20:24 The Lord is there for you always... follow Him and keep Jesus' teachings in your life.
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October 7, 2013
What is your issue of blood? This woman's story gives us a hope that IF we believe He is able to do anything. The Woman with the Issue of Blood Her character: So desperate for healing, she ignored the conventions of the day for the chance to touch Jesus. Her sorrow: To have suffered a chronic illness that isolated her from…
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October 6, 2013
God's angels are all around you... protecting you from harm. :) Never forget that no matter how dark and bleak the world seems or how bad your circumstances seem - God is our refuge and has angels around us protecting us. Lean into Him. Psalm 91:9-16 New International Version (NIV) 9 If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”…
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Saturday, October 5, 2013
Fighting Anxiety with Prayer Luke 11:1-4 New International Version (NIV) Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer 11 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2 He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be…
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October 4, 2013
At Issue - Fear Haggai 2:4-5 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) 4 But the Lord says, “Zerubbabel, don’t be discouraged!” And the Lord says, “Joshua son of Jehozadak, you are the high priest. Don’t be discouraged! And all you people who live in the land, don’t be discouraged! Continue this work, because I am with you.” This is what…
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October 3, 2013
Sacrifices of Praise Lysa TerKeurst "Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and trust the LORD." Psalm 4:5 (NLT) “Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.” Psalm 4:5 (KJV) I have a confession to make. After many years of walking with Jesus and seeking Him to fill me, I still struggle with unmet…
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October 2, 2013
How to Claim a Promise from God 2 Corinthians 1:20 God’s promises declare His intention to graciously bestow blessings. They fall into several categories, and understanding the difference will help us know how to claim the blessings our Father has in store for us. Some biblical promises are general, but others are limited.…
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October 1, 2013
A good lesson for all of us - as Christians, women, wives, mothers, sisters, friends. Voices of Accusation Melissa Taylor "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Romans 8:1 (NIV) Do you ever hear the whisper of condemnation? It hisses: you're not what you should be ... your past sins…
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September 30, 2013
I think this lesson could apply to our spouses, friends, co-workers, fellow church members. Not doing it ‘my way’. Zee Me and My Mama Mouth Karen Ehman "She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." (Proverbs 31:26 ESV) The other day my son, a smart preteen, was up to the challenge of…
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Saturday September 28, 2013
Have you ever asked God over & over for something only to not receive it? Have you asked for it in His name and for His glory or is it a selfish want. I think many times we don’t get what we ask for because we don’t really believe that He is able to do what He says He can, and will do. I know it is hard when we are praying…
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September 29, 2013
Scripture And Encouragement For Today Good morning. Have you ever thought about where you actually put your trust? What you truly trust in or WHO you truly trust for your love, protection, salvation, health, finances or whatever it is you need trust for? It isn’t easy to always do because we believe and trust that things…
