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Category Archives: Door of opportunity\
Lovin’ Prayer
So much anger. So much aggravation. So much arguing. What’s a Christian to do? Pray! Luke 6:27-28 (NIV) Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. … Continue reading
Coming Prayer
Matthew 6:10 (NIV) Your kingdom come. Personally: Rule in my heart, King Jesus. In the Church: Revive us, Lord. Put us to work. In my nation: Turn our hearts to You, mighty God. Globally: Let justice roll … Continue reading
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Tagged Lord's Prayer, Matthew 5:10, Your kingdom come
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Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones
We all leave a trail, a legacy for those who follow. Some leave stumbling blocks (guilt trips, damaged emotions, toxic memories) Some leave stepping stones (words of encouragement, healing and hope) Isaiah 57:13 (MEV) Build up, build … Continue reading
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Tagged Isaiah 57:13, stepping stones, stumbling blocks
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Obstacle or Opportunity
Scared? Confused? At the end of your rope? You’ve got more going for you than you think. Psalm 18:29 (NLT) In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall. God … Continue reading
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Tagged opportunity, Psalm 18:29
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Mighty Wind
John 3:7b-8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit. Surprise us, God. Send the … Continue reading
Rising Sun
A new day of sunshine is a new reminder to love one and all. Matthew 5:44-45a I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father … Continue reading
Put the Plague on Pause
Here’s an Old Testament plague story. King David knowingly disobeyed God, and there were consequences–with a limit set by God: 1 Chronicles 21:14-15 (NIV) So the Lord sent a plague on Israel, and seventy thousand men of Israel … Continue reading
Fresh Commitment
It’s spring! Announced by the calendar and affirmed by the yellow blush of forsythia. A fresh season, unmussed and unmuddled. Yippee! Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 (NIV) There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the … Continue reading
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Tagged commitment, Coronavirus, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, Spring
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Got Time?
“Time spent in prayer is never wasted.” François Fenelon (1651-1715) Spare time on your hands? Put it to good use.
Such Time
Today is Purim, the Jewish holiday celebrating the actions of Esther, who saved her people from Haman’s plan to kill all Jews (as recorded in the book of Esther). Esther’s uncle asked her to risk all and step … Continue reading
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Tagged Esther, Esther 4:14, Purim, such a time as this, Time
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