Darkness was pressing in from all sides. Fear is the only emotion that seems to seep its way in. A boy, maybe around 9 years of age, not in his right mind, jumps out from behind the corner. Barefoot and wearing only a dirty gown, he begins to rock back and forth in front of […]
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I was not prepared. I stepped off that plane, July 26th after 28 hours of travel time, ready to bring the gospel to Africa. Even through I was exhausted, excitement filled the air, a sense of boldness to bring the gospel to Africa came over me. I was sure I was fully prepared for whatever
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“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters, and you who have no money, come, buy, and eat…come to me; hear me, that your soul may live” Isaiah 55:1-3. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”(Matthew 11:28). “If anyone is thirsty, let him come
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Hey Mom if you believe in the unseen you can walk on water.” My six year old shouted from the pool as he attempted to walk on water. “You sure can buddy, you sure can.” This very simple statement was my reminder today that NOTHING is impossible with God. In my weakness, He is strong!
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“But now we have been released from the law, since we have died to what held us, so that we may serve in the new way of the Spirit and not in the old letter of of the law.” Romans 7:6 Have you ever wondered how God felt about you? Have you ever dreaded the
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As I beat my fists upon the floor, I felt the pain and disappointment I tried to avoid rush in. How could this have happened to my family? I thought I had done every thing right. In the darkness, I tried to imagine what went wrong. How could the enemy come in like that? After
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“Can you conceive of anything that sets forth the beauty of the gospel jewel more brilliantly than the godly behavior of those who have received it?” Feminine Appeal. This is Kristian Caulley. When she plops herself down on the stool in my kitchen and begins to share her thoughts, my heart is instantly drawn to the
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I love getting in bed after a long day with a sense of accomplishment. Laundry is folded, dishes are clean, workout is completed, house is in order, husband and children are happy, Bible is read, my prayer time moved the mountains, and I even had time to visit a friend. I felt accomplished, like
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“It seemed that in this world we were piling up hurt upon hurt, and hate upon hate, and then hurt upon hurt again. Forgiveness. We couldn’t forgive. We could only hate when we were hurt. And then the hurt and the hate would start up again-all in a terrible circle.” Shadow Spinner When it comes
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“Come to me, all of you who are heavy and burdened, and I will give you rest. All of you, take up my yoke and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
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