Monthly Archives: August 2013

On retreat

Thoroughly enjoying some early morning quiet up in the. Mountains. Our retreat is off to a good start. Thanks for your prayers. Looking forward to another great day.

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I Could SIng of Your Love Forever (Aug 16)

August 16 I Could Sing of Your Love Forever Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 89:1-13 | Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 | 1 Cor. 10:14-11:2 | Proverbs 21:14-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 89:1-13 I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my … Continue reading

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All Things to All People (Aug 15)

All Things to All People August 15, 2013 Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 88:8-18 | Nehemiah 9:22-10:39 | I Cor. 9:19-10:13 | Proverbs 21:13 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 9:19-10:13 1 Cor. 9:20-22 (NIV) [20] To the Jews I became like … Continue reading

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Quotes on need, nothing, obedience, observation, opera, and opportunity

NEEDY “He is not strong who is not firm in need.” — Martin Luther — NOTHING “Nothing is often a good thing to say, and always a clever thing to say.” — Will Durant — “God created the world out … Continue reading

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Strengthened by Joy (Aug 14)

August 14 Strengthened by Joy Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 88:1-7 | Nehemiah 7:61-9:21 | 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 | Proverbs 21:11-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 7:61 — 9:21 “For the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10 NIV) “And … Continue reading

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Building Up or Tearing Down (Aug 13)

August 13 Building Up or Tearing Down Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 87:1-7 | Nehemiah 5:14 — 7:6 | 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 | Proverbs 21:8-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 5:14- 7:60 “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go … Continue reading

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Will You Pray for Us?

Originally posted on Joy in the House of Prayer:
  This weekend I will be leading a prayer retreat. Would you pray for us? Pray for God to work in the lives of those who attend. Pray for protection from…

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Bending God’s Ear (Aug 12)

August 12 Bending God’s Ear Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 86:8-17 | Nehemiah 3:15-5:13 | 1 Cor. 7:25-40 | Proverbs 21:5-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 86 “Bend an ear, God; answer me” (Psalm 86:1 The Message) “Teach me, your way O … Continue reading

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A.W. Tozer on poverty, potential, prayer and the pursuit of God

Poor in Spirit “The way to deeper knowledge of God is through the lonely valleys of soul poverty and abnegation of all things. The blessed ones who possess the Kingdom are they who have repudiated every external thing and have … Continue reading

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Constructive Praying (Aug 10)

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