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God is the Strength of My Heart

Some questions just can’t be answered to the heart’s satisfaction. Questions like: “Why do the wicked prosper?” Continue reading

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Wounded

Those wounds that were the source of his pain are now the source of our healing: the forgiveness of sin, the freedom from bondages and shame, the healing of broken bodies and wounded hearts. Continue reading

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The Forgiving Heart

When people hurt us, we are sometimes tempted to withhold forgiveness, thinking we retain some power over those who have hurt us by refusing to forgive. But the truth is, we cannot hold on to these things—they eat us up inside. Continue reading

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Open Up Your Wounded Heart (July 9)

July 9 Opening Up Your Wounded Heart Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 147:1-11 | 1 Chronicles 7:1- 8:40 | Acts 27:1-20 | Proverbs 18:22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 147: 1-11 “He binds up the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm … Continue reading

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Cast Your Cares (Apr 17)

David laments the wounds caused by the betrayal of a close friend. He is filled with anguish, fear and troubled thoughts. He wishes he could fly away like a bird–escaping the hurt. But realizes a better course is to takes his burden to God. Continue reading

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Wounded (Feb 13)

Crucifixion is designed to bring excruciating physical pain. The physical torture of crucifixion is almost unimaginable. It was a cruel and painful way to die. It was also a method designed to bring shame and humiliation to the victim. The wounds of crucifixion were both emotional and physical. Continue reading

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Under Attack (June 27)

The Psalmist is under attack. Continue reading

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Under Attack (June 27)

June 27 Under Attack Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:1-8 | 2 Kings 10:32-12:21 | Acts 18:1-22 | Proverb 18:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 140 They make their tongues as sharp as a serpent’s; the poison of vipers is on their … Continue reading

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Wounded (Feb 13)

February 13 Wounded Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 25:1-7 | Exodus 35:1 – 36:38 | Matthew 27:32-66 | Proverbs 9:7-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 27:32-66 “And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own … Continue reading

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The Forgiving Heart (Jan 22)

January 22 The Forgiving Heart Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 14:1-7 | Genesis 44:1 – 45:28 | Matthew 14:13-36 | Proverbs 4:11-13 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 44:1-45:28 “And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for … Continue reading

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