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Why?Almost half of American adults read below high school level. God looks at your heart, not your reading skills. Big faith can be built on simple words.
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Category Archives: Door of opportunity\
Divine Intelligence
God’s thoughts are higher than my thoughts. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10a (ESV) But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”— … Continue reading
A Living Legacy of Blessings
Leave a trail of blessings: Hebrews 13:16 (MSG) Don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that … Continue reading
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Ready to Tell the Story
1 Peter 3:15 (TLB) If anybody asks why you believe as you do, be ready to tell him, and do it in a gentle and respectful way. “Be ready” to tell others what God has done for you. Don’t … Continue reading
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What Work?
Psalm 90:17 (NIV) May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands. “Establish” our work: aim appoint confirm direct form make ready ordain … Continue reading
Christ in Others
Christ in me — this I know. Christ in others — this I pray. Put names to these circles and ask God to make it so.
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Leave the Weeds
My favorite preacher, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, offered this take on the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds: There are times to yank out the weeds, and there are times to leave them be — times when we should do … Continue reading
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Our Words
Words have power. Proverbs 12:18 (CEV) Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal. Our words have the power to hurt or the power to heal. Let’s use our words wisely.
Grant Me the Spirit of the Lord
Here’s a timeless prayer for the touch of the Spirit. The Isaiah 11 passage has inspired prayer throughout the ages. It should inspire us too.
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Blessed Justice and Righteousness
God calls us to act justly and live righteously. Where do you fall on the justice and righteousness scale? As for me, I fall a bit short. OK, maybe a lot short. I’m a just and righteous work-in-progress.
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