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A Solitary Place

“Very early, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place where he prayed.” Continue reading

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Expect the Unexpected (June 12)

s in for an adventure. You never know what unexpected opportunities you will encounter. Such was the life of Philip. Continue reading

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Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening (May 8)

Are we listening?  Are we really listening?  Are we taking the time to know the heart of the Father so that we know—really know—his voice? Continue reading

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Stillness in the Middle of Chaos (Apr 1)

I’m always struck by how noisy this psalm is: Mountains quaking and falling into the middle of the sea, water roaring, nations in uproar, kingdoms falling, the earth melting, desolations, wars. Yet, it is in the midst of all this noise and chaos that God says to us: “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted.” Continue reading

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The Voice of the LORD (Mar 6)

Moses had an unusual intimacy with God: “The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend” (Ex 33:11). Continue reading

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A Solitary Place (Feb 16)

“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place where he prayed” (Mark 1:35 NIV) Continue reading

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Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening

Not many were hearing from God. Not because God was not speaking. it was because the people were preoccupied with other things. Continue reading

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Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening (May 8)

May 8 Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 67:1-7 |1 Samuel 2:22-4:22 | John 5:24-47 | Proverbs 14:30-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 2:22- 4:22 So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he … Continue reading

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Stillness in the Midst of Chaos (Apr 1)

April 1 Stillness in the Middle of Chaos Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 46:8-11 | Deuteronomy 18:1-20:20 | Luke 9:28-50 | Proverbs 12:10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 46 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be … Continue reading

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Guard Your Lips (April 13)

April 13 Guard Your Lips Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 53:1-6 | Josh 7:16-9:2 | Luke 16:1-18 | Proverbs 13: 2 -3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Proverbs 13:2-3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will … Continue reading

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