Thoughts By All

2016-10-31

Infinite Patience

"Patience produces character, and character produces hope. And this hope will never disappoint us." Romans 5:4-5

2016-10-25

Restoration is on the Way

Father, thank you for the great things you have in store for us as your children. Thank You for being our God and loving us the way that You do.

2016-10-25

Patience and Faith

23rd Psalm from a Japanese Bible. It says it all: The Lord is my Pace-setter, I shall not rush; He provides me with images of stillness, which restore my serenity, He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals,...

2016-10-21

Knowing God

Father, what a privilege to know that You delight in our fellowship — that You are actually waiting for us to come to You. What deep, deep satisfaction You give. Thank You so much for the privilege of knowing You. Amen.

2016-10-16

Words Count

“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Proverbs 12:18 “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4

2016-10-14

Name Your Fear

“I sought the Lord and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 Fear. Darkness, unfamiliar sounds, safety concerns combine to make us uneasy at the least, immobilized at the extreme. And yet it is rarely such physical, identifiable circumstances that cause most of our fears.

2016-10-12

Refiner’s Fire

God must purify you to burn away the garbage in your life, but won't go beyond what you can bear. Malachi 3:3 says, "He will sift like a refiner of silver, burning away the dross."

2016-10-11

Moving Beyond Good Intentions

“Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.” Proverbs 10:12 When I was twelve, I had a horrendous fight with both of my brothers. I was shocked at the anger and hate I identified in myself.

2016-10-07

Praise the Lord

I did it! I can hardly believe this three year project has come to a

2016-10-02

Perilous Shortcuts

“There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” Proverbs 16:25 Life is filled with options. The desire for a shortcut, a less difficult path, a more convenient option, or even a more logical road, can all be motivators.

2016-10-01

Strength out of Weakness

"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me" 2 Corinthians 12:9

2016-09-28

Under Authority

Heavenly Father, Thank You that submission to You is a safe, beautiful and even powerful place. I submit my life to You today. May I live my life in such a way that I am consistently pointing back to You.

2016-09-24

PSALM 23

The Lord is my Shepherd = that’s Relationship! I shall not want = that’s Supply!

2016-09-23

Safety in Counsel

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your Spirit whom You have freely given to me as a help and comfort in time of need. I ask that You would help guide and direct me in (name your situation).

2016-09-20

Answers in Times of Great Disaster

“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to

2016-09-18

Pray!

When a believing person prays—great things happen! If you want to deepen your prayer life—pray!

2016-09-05

Truly Worthy

“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.” 1 Chronicles 29:11

2016-09-02

I Dared to Ask

“You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your gentleness made me great.” 2 Samuel 22:36

2016-09-02

Love and Perimeters

"But the fruit of the Spirit is... self-control." Galatians 5:22 Women respond to love and gentleness, but we too, need parameters.

2016-08-26

Liberty

No one but Jesus can give deliverance to captives. Real liberty comes from Him alone.

2016-08-23

Christ In You

Paul said, "It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me" (Galatians 2:20). The apostle sensed within himself not just the philosophy, ideals, or influence of Christ but the person of Jesus. Christ moved in. He still does.

2016-08-20

Keeping In Step

Be blessed to bring your spirit, soul, and body in step with the Spirit, so that your true beauty, the beauty of God's Spirit living in you, may show forth.

2016-08-14

Recognizing the Truth

Set us free from delusion, doubt and sin so that, by Your Holy Spirit, we can live and move in Your will for our lives again. Amen.

2016-08-13

Devoured

Worry consumed her. The kids, the bills. There was talk of layoffs at work. Her stomach churned and the ache across her shoulders never seemed to go away.

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