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thoughts by Kristi Huseby

Soul Quiet

I confess, I am rarely quiet.  It is go, go, go.  Do, do, do.  And at the end of the day, it’s difficult to turn off my brain and rest. 

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Thoughts by Max Lucado

God’s Loving Pursuit

Dare we envision a God who follows us? Who pursues us? Who chases us? Who tracks us down and wins us over? Who follows us with "goodness and mercy" all the days of our…

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Thoughts by Margaret Mullings

Precious

Poem: Precious. Precious Lord the One who gives Life and sustains me I pause..... Just to love on You..... to bless You ....Make You large in my life.

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Thoughts by Suzanne Benner

The Fruit of Our Lips

God calls us to openly acknowledge Jesus as our Lord and Messiah. The apostles rejoiced because their disgrace came from being aligned with Jesus.

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thoughts by Julie Cosgrove

So Much More

The truth of the gospel is this: there is more to life than what we are facing, suffering or rejoicing in right now.

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Thoughts by Suzanne Benner

Nothing On My Own

The Spirit shows us God’s goodness, his glory, and his power. The Spirit reminds us of Jesus’ obedience, his sacrifice, and his love. By revealing God’s character and reminding us of God’s commands, the…

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Thoughts by Charles Stanley

The Secret of Contentment

The hardships of life can easily drag us down if we don’t keep our focus on the Lord.When you feel unsatisfied, remember all you have in Christ and respond according to these truths rather…

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thoughts by Gail Rodgers

Focus

O Lord, “Teach me Your way that I may rely on Your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may stand in awe of Your name.” Amen.

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Thoughts by Ashlea Massie

Faithful Friend

Instead of wondering if you will ever have friends or find faithful ones, make God your best friend. Spend more time in the Word and in prayer, drawing closer to him because he has…

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Thoughts by Katherine Kehler

The Gentle Christian

How do I embrace a gentle spirit when I have been hurt and/or deceived? There is only one way. Open myself to Christ and ask Him to develop a gentle, discerning spirit within me.

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Thoughts by Sylvia Gunter

My Beloved Child

I am writing you today to let you know I am thinking of you. Actually, I am always thinking of you, because you are the apple of my eye.

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Thoughts by Vonette Bright

Bringing the Message Home

Dear friend, the Bible encourages you to tell others about Jesus whenever and wherever you can.  Long distance, or right next door, take advantage of every opportunity God gives you.

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Thoughts by Charles Spurgeon

Meditation for Spiritual Growth

"I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways." Psalm 119:15 There are times when solitude is better than community, and silence is wiser than speech. We will be better Christians if we take…

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thoughts by Kathy Cheek

Will You Make the Exchange?

When we have worry, doubt, and fear clutched tightly in our hands and our hearts are ruled by anxiety, God wants to say something to us of this effect, “Let go of your burdens…

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Thoughts by Mary Pinckney

Be Recharged

As Christians, we need to stay connected to our power source. Father, I thank you for the power and the strength that you provide us. I pray that we will not take lightly what…

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Thoughts by Men

God is Love

If God did not lovingly and tenderly correct us, none of us could survive before his awesome perfection. God is love!

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thoughts by John Fischer

Only One You

God isn't messing around here. There are no accidents with our lives. Whatever we have received and experienced has shaped who we are, and because of that, we are qualified servants. There is truly…

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Thoughts by Mary Pinckney

The Walk of Faith

When we walk by faith, we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. They walked the same walk before us. Many of them did not get to see the promises of God fulfilled…

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thoughts by Julie Lairsey

He Makes Everything New

Heavenly Father, help me to expect new things this year, and daily renew my spirit by reading the Bible and praying. Thank you for giving me a new heart and helping me to gain…

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Thoughts by Terry Stead

Time

How often does our preoccupation with living make us forget that we are always in the presence of God? We try and cram more and more into each of our...

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