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Tag: peace

2021-05-16

Fear God and You Need Fear Nothing Else

“If you fear God you need fear nothing else,” the Bible says. These words were a great comfort to me during a very difficult time when fear threatened to overwhelm me.

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2021-05-15

Confession Is Good for the Soul

Confession, while necessary, may not always bring the instant relief we desire but God is faithful to forgive and bring His healing.

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2021-05-15

Stay Near to God

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

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2021-05-14

To Behold the Face of God

Do you truly desire to see God? Christ's words are windows through which the pure in heart behold the Almighty.

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2021-05-13

When Facing Life’s Mountains

Wouldn’t it be great if it were easy to do God’s will? But sometimes it seems as if a mountain stands between us and what we’ve been called to do. Read: Zechariah 4:1-9

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2021-05-10

Rejoice

As you face challenges, ask the Lord to be your joy and peace.

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2021-05-10

Comfort in the Storm

A few nights ago, I had to comfort our cat, Raven, during a thunderstorm. She’s

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2021-05-08

The Peace of God

What guards your heart? What protects your mind? Did you know that the peace of God can stand guard over our hearts and minds?

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2021-05-07

He Is Faithful To Lead Us

He will keep in perfect peace those whose eyes are fixed on Him, because you trust in Him (Isaiah 26:3).

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2021-05-05

The Blame Game’s Source

Who is responsible for the choices that we make? Is it fair to blame God or someone else when we make wrong decisions, even if we felt pressured or influenced by another?

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2021-04-29

Having Faith

Pray that God will give you peace in place of worry, filling you with faith instead.

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2021-04-29

Meet All Your Needs

Dear Father, please forgive me for trying to find my security and hope in things other than you. I know that there is no other source of hope, freedom, and security than you.

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2021-04-28

Receiving God’s Love

One of the most poignant scenes of scripture is when Jesus kneels to wash the feet of his disciples. While it may be tempting to rush past this event, to hear the words of institution or go with Christ to Gethsemane, we would do well to sit and observe the Lord’s humble action. 

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2021-04-28

Love Notes and Never Forgetting

I keep a running list of love notes. God’s love notes. Because unless He keeps telling me He loves me, my human heart stops believing it.

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2021-04-25

Stand in Awe

As spring unfolds across the Northern Hemisphere this month, may we pause to observe the wonder of the newness of life.

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2021-04-22

The Reach of God’s Love

God reached down to rescue us. And He will never leave or forsake us but is always present to mold us into Christlikeness.

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2021-04-20

A Blessing to Pass On

Often, we turn to the Psalms when our souls are hungry, thirsty, and needing comfort. They provide words to express what is going on inside of us.

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2021-04-19

Love in You Proves Jesus in You

Becoming portraits of Jesus – involves God-Love cleaning the clutter we’ve hidden in the cupboards and corners of our being.

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2021-04-18

A Day’s Portion Every Day

Daily, I must come to Jesus and his Word to find nourishment for the day. I cannot stockpile communion with God. A double serving on Sunday will not feed me through the week. Instead, I must sit at Jesus’ feet and listen to his voice every day.

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2021-04-17

The Lord Goes Before Us

It was the end of a long day. The team of 46 students and chaperones had arrived safely in Costa Rica for a week long mission trip.

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2021-04-16

The Hidden Place

“Consider your hidden life with God,” Oswald Chambers also said. That hidden life will bear up in the darkest seasons. T

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2021-04-13

Dare to Come to Me

What a day of rejoicing in Heaven it must be when one of us finally decides to trust our Master enough to crawl up from our situation, reach out to him, then whisper, "I love you and want to be near you."

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2021-04-12

No Safe Place

How is God our refuge? How do we run into the fortress he claims to be?

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2021-04-11

God’s Chosen People

I am grieved by the tone of today's rhetoric as I am sure you are. There is so much toxic public conversation with accusation, shaming, vulgarity, you-name-it.

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