Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1 A few weeks […]
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Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1, ESV Walking by my husband on a mission to another room before I forgot why I was heading there, he stopped me to show me a video on his phone of a fire that had happened that day
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And He said, “Certainly I will be with you, and this will be a sign to you, that I have sent you: When you have brought forth the people out of Egypt, all of you shall serve God on this mountain.” Exodus 3:12, MEV Have you ever felt God stirring something in your heart—an idea,
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Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. John 15:4, NKJV “Are we there yet?” Those four little words are among the most dreaded any parent ever hears in a compact space. While kids
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Jesus said, “Come.” And Peter left the boat and walked on the water to Jesus. Matthew 14:29, NCV “Quit your job.” Three words that made my stomach lurch.That’s not exactly how God phrased it. What He actually whispered was, “Don’t take your Keurig back to work,” and “I won’t move until you do.” Subtle words,
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And if you leave God’s paths and go astray, you will hear a voice behind you say, “No, this is the way; walk here.” Isaiah 30:21, TLB I have always loved reading. Books have felt like good friends for as long as I can remember. My mom was the librarian at the elementary school I
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Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. Psalms 37:4 AMP I was talking with a client this week about how much I’ve been enjoying her writing. Her stories are simple, everyday experiences in which God spoke a straightforward truth that became a personal,
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“Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” John 16:24, ESV Two years of chemotherapy. To an eleven-year-old, it lasted forever. As his mother, it seemed that way to me, as well. The hours we spent praying and speaking the Word were countless.
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“Who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.” Titus 2:14, AMP This morning I sat outside on the swing
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If you, imperfect as you are, know how to lovingly take care of your children and give them what’s best, how much more ready is your heavenly Father to give wonderful gifts to those who ask Him?” Matthew 7:11 TPT Things don’t always go as we plan. I once planned dinner for my family, and
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