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Thoughts By Phil Ware

December 14, 2023

My Shepherd

The goal of our walk with Jesus is to come to know him as our shepherd just as intimately as he knows the Father.

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November 27, 2023

Refuge and Strength

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 Where can we go when all the walls fall and all the armies crumble and all hope is lost? To the eternal God, who is our Father.

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November 23, 2023

Search Me

God does know us. We cannot pretend we are something we are not with him. He knows us — inside and out, through and through. This should liberate us to share a remarkable degree of intimacy with him, but most of us run from such a close relationship with our Father.

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November 15, 2023

Praying for You

When we hear of Christians in other places, especially where circumstances and times are difficult, or they are new in the Faith, let's intentionally and purposefully pray this prayer for them!

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November 10, 2023

Do Not Worry

Generous Father, banish fear and selfishness from my heart. I know you have already provided the most incredible gift of all time, Jesus. Please help me pursue you and your will,

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November 3, 2023

To Love Others

We are not the source of love: God is. We are not the great example of love: God is. God's love is expansive and open to all.

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October 28, 2023

Speaking the Truth

"Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:15

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October 16, 2023

Be Still

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalms 46:10 Thoughts on today's verse History tells me it has been true! Faith trusts it will be true eternally! Reverent silences, a pause in the hectic rush of our lives, reminds us that it is true today.

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October 6, 2023

My Great Delight

God loves the aroma of his children's joy, especially when he is the source of its delight!

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September 23, 2023

He Knows the Way I Take

“He knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside.” Job 23:10-11

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