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Destined and Appointed for His Praise

“…yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.” (1) In the peak of grief … Continue reading

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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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The Steadfast Love of the Lord

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning: great is Your faithfulness.” (1) God’s love is steadfast and never ceases. It is like no other. Bound in the … Continue reading

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Kept Without Failing

“Anyone who listens to my teachings and obeys me is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the flood waters rise and the winds beat against that house, it … Continue reading

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A Gift, a Loss, and God’s Story

“…weeping may go on all night, but joy comes with the morning. You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to You … Continue reading

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Myths and Misconceptions about Forgiveness

”If You, Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with You, that You may be feared.” (1) Does God expect me to forgive the person who plotted and killed my son and former husband? … Continue reading

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Finding Strength in the Day of Trouble

A mother’s love is overflowing, deep and tender towards her children. On my dresser I have a picture that I treasure of my son and me. On its frame is printed, “They can talk heart to heart and share a … Continue reading

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The Distinctiveness of God’s Character

“The LORD is gracious and compassionate; slow to anger and rich in love.” (1) God is like no other. He stands apart, above any other. His nature and traits are separate than ours. He shows greater compassion, mercy and grace … Continue reading

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The King of Glory – This is Our God

“But the LORD was pleased to crush Him, putting Him to grief; if He would render Himself a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in … Continue reading

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Biblical Perspective in Life’s Calamities

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are Your ways My ways,” says the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.” (1) … Continue reading

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