Living in God’s Upside Down Kingdom
What can you do when a friend fails you?
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:3,10)
All I heard was yelling. It was as if my head was submerged under water. I could hear her speaking to me...... >Read More
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Create Reality
Is your prayer life a mighty intercession? It can be.
“Do not act like the sinful people of the world. Let God change your life. First of all, let Him give you a new mind. Then you will know what God wants you to do. And the things you do will be good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2, NLT)
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Words of Comfort
How can we pray for you today?
“Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.” (Psalm 61:1-3)
During the month of February,... >Read More
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What Are You Expecting?
How can we pray for you today?
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
Not long ago I spent a lovely weekend in the magnificent beauty of the Alaskan mountains. I was privileged to be the guest speaker of a women’s retreat there. Precious women extracted themselves from their... >Read More
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Things or Memories
How can you be a better friend? Find out in “The Friendship Reflection”
“I thank my God every time I remember you…” (Philippians 1:3)
On the first Saturday of this past December, I opened the doors of the kitchen cabinet that is high above all others. In that cabinet I store the red plates and cups that grace our table... >Read More
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Know Thyself, Know Thy Limits
Do you crave destiny?
“Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those who were following, 'Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith with anyone in Israel.'” (Matthew 8:10, NASB)
Many have entreated mankind to “Know Thyself.” These words are quoted from the ancients: Chilon, Thales, Juvenal, Socrates, Plato...... >Read More
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T Before I
May we pray for you today?
“And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment--to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.” (Ephesians 1:9-10)
One of the things I love about the English... >Read More
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What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)