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Rest

Finding our home in his grace, we can stop striving in your own strength and power. Finding our security in being his dearly loved child, we are free to take up his yoke and learn from him. Giving up on our futile self-effort, we find rest; rest for our souls. Continue reading

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Unexpected Peace

We all have times when we are tempted to worry. Yet, worry is counterproductive. It consumes our attention; it saps our energy and creativity; it takes away our peace, our hope, our joy. Paul suggests an alternative to worry: prayer. Continue reading

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A Strong Tower

Like a strong tower that protects the city, God reminds us through his names that we are safe in the hands of our loving heavenly Father.  Continue reading

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Unexpected Peace (Oct 3)

We all have times when we are tempted to worry. Yet, worry is counterproductive. It consumes our attention; it saps our energy and creativity; it takes away our peace, our hope, our joy. Paul suggests an alternative to worry: prayer. Continue reading

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Unexpected Peace (Oct 3)

October 3 Unexpected Peace  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 108:1-5 | Jeremiah 1:1-2:30 | Philippians 4:1-23 | Proverbs 24:17-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Philippians 4 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your … Continue reading

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He Bears Our Burdens (May 11)

“Praise be the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves” (Psalm 68:19-20). Continue reading

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Calming the Storm (Jan 11)

January 11 Calming the Storm Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 7:10-17 | Genesis 24:52 – 26:16 | Matthew 8:18-34 | Proverbs 3:7-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 8:18-34 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got … Continue reading

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Unexpected Peace (Oct 3)

October 3 Unexpected Peace Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 108:1-5 | Jeremiah 1:1-2:30 | Philippians 4:1-23 | Proverbs 24:17-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Philippians 4 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your … Continue reading

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The Agony and the Ecstasy (July 26)

July 26 The Agony and the Ecstasy Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 78:56-64 | 2 Chronicles 17:1 – 18:34 | Romans 9:22 – 10:13 | Proverbs 20:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 9:22-10:13 “Brothers my heart’s desire and prayer to God for … Continue reading

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The Lord is My Shepherd (Feb 10)

February 10 The Lord is My Shepherd Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 23:1-6 | Exodus 30:11-31:18 | Matthew 26:47-68 | Proverbs 8:27-32 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 23 “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me … Continue reading

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