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Thoughts By Marilyn Ehle

August 27, 2022

The Never Leaving God

‘I will never leave you nor forsake you…’  Hebrews 13:5 “Come on, Johnny. It’s time to go. Johnny, if you don’t come right now, I’m leaving you… OK, Johnny, here I go. Goodbye…” The harried mother walks away, not really intending to leave her child, but...

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August 23, 2022

Tension Adjustment Needed

Devotional on dealing with tension in our life. Lord, my problem really isn’t tension. It’s knowing how to deal with tension. Help me recognize when I’m using my human methods instead of turning to you. And thank you for the true rest you provide.

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July 28, 2022

Stumbling Along

How encouraging to know that when we stumble, God is not only there to provide new strength for the race, but if our stumbling is caused by sin, he offers the remedy to make us whole and healthy again.

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July 8, 2022

The Wind of the Spirit

Jesus specifically compares wind to the work of the Spirit of God in the new birth process,

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June 17, 2022

Afraid but Following

Prayer:Jesus, I’m often afraid on this path of following you, but I’m grateful that you gently lead & insistently love me in the midst of both faith & fear.

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April 13, 2022

Jesus Weeps

"As He approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it." Luke 19:41 He is about to face the most horrible experience ever encountered.

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April 8, 2022

Locked Doors

I lock my doors sometimes too. Emotional doors because I fear hurt or rejection. Intellectual doors because I’m unsure what deep study will uncover. Spiritual doors because I wonder if giving my all will truly mean giving my all.

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March 9, 2022

With Us In the Storm

Lord, help me understand that you are in the storm with me, that your desire is for my own good and your glory. Thank you for always reaching out your hand of rescue.

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February 16, 2022

Our Source of Strength

Daniel and his friends walked in quietness and trust long before they faced the furnace.

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February 7, 2022

Needless Pain

Why is it we seem so willing to bear our own burdens, live outside the borders of peace, and shoulder unnecessary pain when God stands with arms outstretched to relieve us of all? 

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