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Whatever

Whatever you ask. These are among the most amazing words from the mouth of Jesus Continue reading

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Busy or Abiding?

Slow down and abide in the presence of Jesus. There you will find joy. There you will find strength. There your priorities will be adjusted. There you will be sharpened to accomplish greater things so that you may bear much fruit. Continue reading

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The God Who Answers

His bold faith brought him to a dangerous place.  Elijah took on King Ahab and the prophets of Baal. Continue reading

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Let Them See Your Hand (Oct 6)

he psalmist finds himself in a difficult place. He describes his situation: “I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.” Beaten up by circumstances and, especially by people—accusers, he calls them— he fasts and prays and desperately seeks the Lord (23-25). But he hasn’t given up hope. He looks to the God of hope. Continue reading

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Hold on to Hope (May 7)

When others would be tempted to give up, Hannah held on to hope. She continued to trust God for a child even though she had been barren for many years. She refused to give in to the disappointment of things seen and continued to look in hope to that which was yet unseen. Continue reading

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Surprise! (Jun 18)

June 18 Surprise! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 135:8-14 | 1 Kings 19:1-21 | Acts 12:1-23 | Proverbs 17:14-15 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 12 “Peter is standing at the door!””You’re out of your mind,” they said. When she insisted, they decided, … Continue reading

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How Could We Ever Repay the LORD for His Goodness? (Oct 16)

October 16 How Could We Ever Repay the Lord for His Goodness? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 116:7-14 | Jeremiah 28:1 – 29:32 | 1 Timothy 1:1-20 | Proverbs 25:17 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 116:7-14 “How can I repay the LORD … Continue reading

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Open Your Eyes, Lord (July 1)

July 1 Open Your Eyes, Lord Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 143:1-6 | 2 Kings 18:13-19:37 | Acts 21:1-16 | Proverbs 18:8 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 19 Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it. Then he went … Continue reading

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Surprise! (June 18)

June 18 Surprise! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 135:8-14 | 1 Kings 19:1-21 | Acts 12:1-23 | Proverbs 17:14-15 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 12 “Peter is standing at the door!””You’re out of your mind,” they said. When she insisted, they decided, … Continue reading

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Waiting and Waiting and Waiting (March 16)

March 16 Waiting and Waiting and Waiting Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 40:1-5 | Numbers 24:1-25:18 | Luke 2:1-35 | Proverbs11:14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 40:1-5 “I waited and waited and waited for God. At last he looked; finally he listened. … Continue reading

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