Apr
28
“Wax On, Wax Off”
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“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” — Hebrews 12:11
The story of Joseph in the Old Testament is one of jealousy and betrayal—and the goodness and sovereignty of God. At age […]
Apr
24
Whose Plan is It?
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“I know, LORD, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course.” —Jeremiah 10:23, NLT
I had been on a remote FOB (Forward Operating Base) for several days, and was ready to get back to my room on my base. I had called the movement coordinators the […]
Apr
21
A Little Respect
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“Love one another warmly as Christians, and be eager to show respect for one another”. — Romans 12:10
Aretha Franklin sang that all she wanted was a little respect – she was onto something important. Respect is an important part of our well-being. It is a powerful motivator and powerful glue that makes us feel […]
Apr
17
Through It All
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“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames […]
Apr
14
“One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that You, O God, are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving.” — Psalm 62:11-12a
I was with military wives, studying Beth Moore’s “Living Beyond Yourself”, when I heard Beth speak these words on the video, “These two things I know from Psalm 62—that […]
Apr
10
Putting on the Armor
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“Put on all the armor that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the Devil’s evil tricks. For we are not fighting against human beings, but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities and cosmic powers of this dark age. So put […]
Apr
7
Terms of Encouragement
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“May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” — 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Have you ever needed some encouragement? Have circumstances brought you to a place where you are […]
Apr
3
More Power!
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“But when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be filled with power, and you will be witnesses for Me in Jerusalem, in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” —Acts 1:8
During World War II the Germans became suspicious of the improved effectiveness of British pilots, especially at […]