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Category Archives: Daily Devotions
Missing Michael
“Satan may power the ship of evil, but God steers it to serve His own ends and purposes.” Steve Estes. Yesterday, on February 24, 2004 our son, Michael was murdered. It’s been fifteen years since our loss. We miss him … Continue reading
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The Joy of Gratitude
There are some things we can say about life. Life is short. Life is difficult. Life is uncertain. With uncertainty comes the unexpected: broken dreams, set backs, disappointments to name a few. How can you maintain a thankful heart when … Continue reading
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Christ is life
Addressing Crisis Together is an outreach to those who are under the heat of fire through trial. We recognize God has a purpose for each trying experience. In these testings we see opportunity to glorify God as He guides us … Continue reading
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A Peek into the Soul
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.” (1) A person’s character reveals … Continue reading
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God’s Grace Over Performance
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” (1) Failure can be complicating, but as complex as it is, it is a part of life. Consumed by this complexity, life sure can seem hard. We all want to … Continue reading
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How to Shake Off Those Shackles!
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” (1) We are all in the trenches of life trying … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, counseling, depression, failures, grieving, heal, pain, prayer, strength, suffering
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A Steadfast Mission
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” (1) It is a privilege to have the abiding Spirit with us to guide … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, eternity, gospel, Holy Spirit, illness, love, praise, purpose
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Serving Cold Leftovers
“And whatever you do whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (1) I struggle with time management. Life is busy. Daily we’re given new … Continue reading
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Tagged Choices, decisions, development, glory, growth, joy, ministry, serve, stugggle, thanks, time management, wisdom
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Victory over the Daily Battles of Life
Did you know that 89% of us will experience a replay of persistent negative thoughts in our minds? It is difficult to find control over persistent thoughts and refrain from dwelling on them. How do you control them? I remember … Continue reading
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Tagged alone, anxiety, Faith, faithfulness, fear, fight, murder, overwhelmed, pain, peace, protection, stress, struggle, sufficiency, tribulations, truth, warfare, weak, worry
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A Golden Opportunity
“Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” (1) Pure religion is seeking a vertical relationship with God. When … Continue reading
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Tagged affliction, daughter, distress, frail, meek, minister, mother, motionless, orphans, purity, relationship, selfless, unstained, widows
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