Tag: faith
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Don’t Worry, God Will Handle It
“Can I stay home today? I am not feeling so well.” “Sure…” was my response. With a little bit of apprehension. A sinking feeling of dread that had me asking this usually compliant child if something was wrong. If he was really sick. Now, why exactly would I ask this question? Come on! The child…
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One Word-Perseverance
I like to think I have a way with words, with at least the written words that express my thoughts, my emotions, my desires. However, sometimes choosing just one word becomes a little more daunting. Last year I joined a group of women in an on-line bible study in which I participate in choosing one…
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Rejoicing for Unanswered Prayers
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 A few weeks ago we took a family trip to the National Aquarium-one of the trips we had promised our shark lover for some…
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Thanking God for $6 Promise
As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning, and noon I cry out in distress and he hears my voice. Psalm 55:16-17 There have been an abundance of pleadings with God here since school has started. These have ranged from “God, please give us the strength to endure these…
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This Is Just The Rehearsal, Honey!
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 I don’t handle inconvenience well. Or, let me rephrase that…I don’t handle daily nuisances well. And, of course-God knows this. I mean,…
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Me, Of Such Little Faith
Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have such little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” Matthew 14:31 In a few weeks I will head back to Lynchburg, Virginia to attend a week long class. Alone, just like the last time. I have spent many of the past few weeks once again…
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Fearless in the Face of Doubt
“Truly, I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.” Mark 11:23 This week marks the beginning of another semester of homework deadlines, on-line discussions, and late Sunday…
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Holding On Through the Why’s of Life
O Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble? Psalm 10:1 Why, God? Why me? I admit it. I have asked this question of God a time or two hundred, just as I am sure many believers do. At times we don’t understand why a God who…
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Praying for Our Monsters
“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Matthew 21:22 “Please God. Make the monsters go away, and help me stay asleep tonight.” This is the prayer I help my youngest child recite as I tuck him into bed. Our small, quirky child often has trouble sleeping, and as well meaning,…
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