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Vacation Prayer School

  Our Vacation Bible School starts next week. I’m the director, and there’s still much to do. Six weeks ago, I was absolutely clueless. No curriculum seemed right. Dear God, are we just supposed to skip VBS this year? I … Continue reading

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Not Praying? Why Not?

    1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV) Pray continually.   The Bible says do it. You’re not. Why not? I’m not on speaking terms with God just now I prayed once, didn’t work. Haven’t prayed since Too busy! Don’t know how … Continue reading

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Judging Stones

  Stones in the wall. We are impressed by the biggest and prettiest stones.     That small smooth stone over there? It doesn’t look like much. But it’s the stone that brought down Goliath.

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Living Stones, Living Souls

  If you follow this blog, you know how much I like Spurgeon.     “Was ever a thought so massive as this—a building built of souls—a structure made of hearts? There is no house like a heart for one … Continue reading

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As the Stubborn Stone Rolls

Per Monday’s post, we are God’s building stones: 1 Peter 2:5 (MSG) Present yourselves as building stones for the construction of a sanctuary vibrant with life.   I confess that I don’t always present myself to God as a willing stone. … Continue reading

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God’s House on the Rock

1 Peter 2:4-5 (TLB) Come to Christ, who is the living Foundation of Rock upon which God builds . . .  And now you have become living building-stones for God’s use in building his house.   Wisconsin gal that I am, … Continue reading

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God’s Rocks

  You’re a rock.  What kind?   I crumble under pressure I’m a smooth stone, my rough edges worn off by years of troubled waters For decorative use only May not look special, but I’m solid Matthew 16:18 (NIV) . … Continue reading

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I’ll Be Back!

    I’m taking a break to restore my own soul.   Thank you for stopping by. Check back on the 27th

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Closeted Treasures

    Line the walls of your prayer closet with shelves where you keep your answers to prayer.   From time to time, pick up these treasures and remember the circumstances. Remember how God answered your prayer at just the … Continue reading

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Got Prayer in Your Closet?

  Matthew 6:6 (NASB) But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. Those … Continue reading

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