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November 15, 2018
“Because she loves me, says the Lord, I will rescue her; I will protect her, For she acknowledges my name. She will call upon me, and I will answer her; I will be with her in trouble, I will deliver her and honor her. With long life I will satisfy her And show her my salvation.” Today we delve into the second aspect of these verses from Psalm 91:14-16. In 3-actions-that-stir-gods-response, we focused on our side of the “if we...
November 8, 2018
“Because she loves me, says the Lord, I will rescue her; I will protect her, For she acknowledges my name. She will call upon me, and I will answer her; I will be with her in trouble, I will deliver her and honor her. With long life I will satisfy her And show her my salvation.” Psalm 91:14-16 is another scripture that clings to my desk because when the hard comes, we cling to the promises He has spoken. Inserting...
October 25, 2018
Sometimes God is pictured as a standoffish, look down from the heights, does not understand nor care about my world, being. But the following statement knocks the legs right out from under that perception. “When Jesus saw her, His heart broke.” (The Message) There are two whopping truths in this short verse, but to get the full impact, let’s set the stage. (Luke 7:11-17)...
October 11, 2018
Calm in the storm. A definite oxymoron. When life blows up, feeling tranquil is nigh to impossible. Not sustainable. A veneer disguising deep fear. But with the power of God, inner serenity can be our reality despite utter chaos around us....
September 19, 2018
Taped to my desk is a Treasure in the Word, curved edges depicting the years it has been an encouragement. James 1:12. “Blessed is she who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, she will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” [The italicized pronoun change is mine.] Defining perseverance is easy: persisting with a purpose; energetic resistance; steadfastness under pressure; endurance in the face of trials. Doing perseverance is hard....