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Shelter and Rest

  Raging wild fires in our western states have burned homes and still threaten others. Dozens are homeless after the tragic fire in New York City.   Lord, we pray for safe shelter for those who recently watched their homes … Continue reading

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Balance of Power

    “It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers, but for powers equal to our tasks.” Helen Keller (1880-1968)  

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Balanced towards God

I don’t always do things God’s way. Looking back, I see times when God was right and I was wrong. And not one time when I was right and God was wrong. 

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Sounds Simple

  Colossians 3:17 (ERV) Everything you say and everything you do should be done for Jesus your Lord.   Easier said than done.

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Maintaining Balance

My goal for 2017 was “divine balance.” To keep my efforts–health, home, job, writing, ministry–moving forward without trespassing on each other’s boundaries. And more importantly, without trespassing on God’s boundaries. I did OK. Not great, but good enough.    What … Continue reading

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Christmas Shelter

  As we celebrate Christmas, let’s pause and pray for our brothers and sisters who are in unsafe places: persecuted Christians worshiping in secret, those who are in war zones, ones on the run or in refugee camps, the poor … Continue reading

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Simply Obey

  The wise men spent years studying books and stars. The shepherds just listened and obeyed. Short and simple. 

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Safety for Burmese Muslims

You may have heard–and prayed–about persecuted Christians in Myanmar  (Burma).  The country is 90% Buddhist, and people of other faiths aren’t wanted. Right now, the world’s eyes are on the Rohingya, a Muslim minority group.   This group lived in Burma … Continue reading

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It’s Simple – Don’t Quit

Don’t give up because it’s hard. James 1:4 (GWT) Endure until your testing is over. Then you will be mature and complete.

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Safe Shelter for Babies

It’s Christmas, and we focus on the much-loved baby in the feed box. Let’s take a moment to pray for unwanted babies who desperately need safe shelter. The Drop Box, a documentary produced in 2015, tells how a South Korean … Continue reading

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