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But I’m Comfortable Here

    There is a time to wait upon the Lord and be unmoved, and there is a time to move forward from one season to another… 

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    I See Thee

      Beloved, your work unto Me has been precious. It has been a sweet and savory sacrifice of your faith knowing I  see you, even when… 

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      Praise Him by Faith

        When all seems too hard to go on, when the season is dark, know that Jesus can change it all. You are not alone. He… 

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        Send Me Word of Your Love

          “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for… 

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          He is Risen, indeed!

            What is the purpose of celebrating Easter for those who believe in Jesus? Why do we focus on and sing about His blood? What does… 

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            What is Possible

              Proclaim confidently the answer to the question, “What is possible?” …”What is impossible with man is possible with God.” (Luke 18:27). Ask the ant was… 

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              Renewed in Knowledge

                Let us be renewed in knowledge in the image of our Creator, Jesus Christ our Lord. We are renewed in knowledge as we read His… 

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                No Direction

                  What if we find ourselves with no clear direction? Maybe this season in your life has gone on for long that you seem to have… 

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                  Battle Hymn of the Believer

                    Just wow! I heard Brandon Lakes’ “Count ‘Em” song, and observed some very powerful lyrics. Watch it below and  worship with all of His creation!… 

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                    Meditate on This

                      Oh the limitless goodness of God. How do we even begin to fathom all He has created for us and given to us that we… 

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                      Approach a Divide

                        I’ve encountered many conversations about politics. This one has one opinion and that one has another and both think they are absolutely right. When encountering… 

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                        Unto Us

                          “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall… 

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                          At the End of the Day

                            When all is said and done, this is the most important thing. Let us all sing in one accord to the Holy One, Jesus Christ!… 

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                            A Spacious Place

                              I’ve felt the need to pray for this next election, so much hinges on voting and electing those who would govern this country in freedom,… 

                              Was Down But Now I’m Up

                                Rejoice, for the Lord knows you by name! Be not discouraged at how things look. Be a light to the world as you let Jesus… 

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                                Be Strong and Take Heart

                                  Try this, turn on the song Oceans with instrumental or other song with instrumental (no vocals) that brings you into a place of praise and worship… 

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                                  Why the Dove?

                                    I was watching our backyard bird feeder from my desk and noticed something very interesting about the Dove. We have a family of small Finches… 

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                                    The Life of the Heart

                                      Let’s continue our examination of freedom from mental anguish. The study below deals with our hearts and spiritual blocks that can take us off course… 

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                                      Mental Anguish & Obsessions

                                        Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me” (John 14:1). Below are two videos that can bring… 

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                                        You Are Not Hidden

                                          So many think God has forgotten them. So many think there is no hope. So many have been attacked by these lies through spiritual warfare… 

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                                          Fear, Rumination, & Self-Pity

                                            These three states of mental anguish (fearing, ruminating, and indulging in self-pity) really pack a punch. Let’s define these in order to understand them and… 

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                                            Way Not Hidden from the Lord

                                              For those who are seeking the Lord and feeling restless where they are, take hope, your path is not hidden from the Lord. He is… 

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                                              The Simplicity of Surrender

                                                In all we do and struggle with, His grace covers us. I hope it blesses your hearts and encourages you as you continue to walk… 

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                                                When Your Call is Devalued

                                                  Are you discouraged in your role at work or at home? Are you striving for a promotion that just doesn’t seem to materialize? Be not… 

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                                                  Courage to Keep Going

                                                    Whether we are dealing with challenges in our lives related to daily living, relationships, career, personal challenges, or in our spiritual walk, God is the… 

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                                                    Be Thou My Vision

                                                      Sometimes a simple, classic hymn can draw one away from the noise of the world and into divine worship of God. Be Thou My Vision… 

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                                                      What is a Shepherd?

                                                        I came upon this video that vividly explains how Jesus is the Good Shepherd of our souls! If you are lost and undone, watch this… 

                                                        Jesus, Salvation, & Baptism

                                                          For those who don’t fully understand the whole Jesus and Salvation reality, please see this movie. In the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John… 

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                                                          Advice for Living Today

                                                            Let us look to the Holy Bible as the roadmap for navigating in our world today. Be not discouraged, beloveds. If you know God through… 

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                                                            From Grief Re-lived to Relieved

                                                              For a long season I went about wondering, “Why am I so sad?” I finally began to notice the pattern. Pictures of devastating loss and…