Christian living

Call Out To Him

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He Will Strengthen You I’ve spoken with several people recently who are struggling. Part of the struggle is coming from striving in their own effort. For years I thought it best to serve and never ask for help. This often led to pride and struggle. When we call out to God through prayer, He hears […]

Christian living

Show Your Weakness

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See His Power One of the hardest parts of the Christian life is surrender. Our pride is more crafty than we realize. It hides under cover of what appears to be humility and good intentions. If the power of Christ is to be seen and experienced through our life to others, we must be intentional […]

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You Are My Rock

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I Will Trust In You Today is the funeral for my grandson who was born silent on this side, but rejoicing in Jesus’ arms. It will be a day filled with tears, weak knees, and some laughter as we gather to celebrate his entrance into heaven. Strength will be needed as I share a message […]

Christian living

Grief And Trust

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Who Has Know His Mind Or Counseled Him? As Christians, we take great comfort in knowing that God is in control. But what happens when we experience loss or grief that hits home so hard it leaves us breathless? Where is God during those times? Do we get angry with him? Do we think He […]

Perseverance

Yet He Is With Me

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His Presence is My Strength For some, 2020 doesn’t include making big plans, but instead they are just trying to survive. Perhaps they are facing the biggest physical battle of their lives. Jospeh found himself in a similar position. His own brothers had gotten jealous and allowed him to be sold into slavery and survival […]

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With His Name Comes Victory

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As I studied 1st and 2nd Samuel this morning, a pattern emerged clearly.  David’s passion for the LORD’s name is kindled and after This comes the victory.   Look at the showdown with Goliath. This giant doesn’t taunt just Israel but God Himself.  The text says in 1 Samuel 17, “when all the men of […]

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Flesh Or God?

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There are no thoughts or feelings hidden from God.  While it is true that that mouth is the overflow of the heart, the LORD knows the overflow long before it leaves the mouth. He knows the hearts and minds of men and acts upon that knowledge.   I have caught myself too many times over […]

Contentment

The Real Provision

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God has been, is, and always will be the Great Provider.  Whatever He gives to us has been carefully apportioned “according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus”.   Notice that God’s giving is inseparable from Christ’s glory.  When God gives in a way that leaves us with humble means, He has done that […]

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Encouragement For The Tired Soul

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Doing the good work our Father in heaven  prepared for us to walk in can be very draining.   When you invest in the lives of others and bear their burdens, the potential exists for our bodies and minds to take a beating.   We must make sure that the fuel for your ministry isn’t […]

Endurance

Strength In Trials

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Recently, I reinjured my back.  The last time this happened, I was down for over 10 months. The longevity was mostly due to ignorance and loss of hope. While I firmly believe that that every test comes with a blessing, it gets harder to hold on to that truth when you are living in pain […]