“Now set your mind and heart to seek the Lord your God.” (1 Chronicles 22:19)” Seeking the Lord means seeking his presence. “Presence” is a common translation of the Hebrew word “face.” Literally, we are to seek his “face.” But this is the Hebraic way of having access to God. To be before his face is to be in his presence.…
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“The great tragedy that I have witnessed over and over again is that we keep underestimating how much God wants to do in us and through us. Too many of us have believed the lies we have been told: that we’re not good enough, we’re not smart enough, we’re not talented enough, we’re just not…
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In our last post we were discussing a decision that we must all make. Will we follow Jesus even when He allows things to happen in our lives that seem to make no sense—that may actually seem to contradict His promises? Every disciple will come to this crossroads at some point, and I love the…
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There are times in life, when everyone is with you, is cheering for you, and wherever you look there are people supporting you. If you were very, very, fortunate—you were raised in just such a home. But even if you weren’t? There is One, who will always stand by your side wherever you go, and…
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Instead of shame and dishonor, you will enjoy a double share of honor. You will possess a double portion of prosperity in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours. Isaiah 61:7 NLT The season of gift giving has come! Hurray! And, I believe God has five gifts of Grace, that He wants you to…
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Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity.” Luke 6: 37-38 The Message This is the season of giving and generosity, or it’s supposed to be. We live in a land of so much abundance.…
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Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; Deuteronomy 7:9 When you can’t see a thing. When it looks like all His promises stand contradicted? That’s when you know what you believe. In Mere Christianity C.…
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Just as the mountains surround and protect Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds and protects his people. Psalm 125: 2 TLB It is a watershed day when you finally learn—God protects in and through the storms of life—as well as from them. The day you come to believe that changes everything. “In this world you will…
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Why don’t you bring me the sacrifices I desire? Bring me your true and sincere thanks, and show your gratitude by keeping your promises to me, the Most High. Honor me by trusting in me in your day of trouble. Cry aloud to me, and I will be there to rescue you. Psalm 50: 14-15…
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“I heard his voice. At the sound of it I fainted, fell flat on the ground, face in the dirt. A hand touched me and pulled me to my hands and knees.‘Daniel,’ he said, ‘man of quality, listen carefully to my message. And get up on your feet. Stand at attention. I’ve been sent to…
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The Gospel Of Prayer There’s nothing more transfiguring than prayer. People often ask, “Why do you insist on prayer so much?” The answer is very simple – because Jesus did. You could change the title of the Gospel according to St. Luke to the Gospel of Prayer. It’s the prayer life of Jesus. The other…
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