Category Archives: Macedonian Call

CLOSE TO YOU

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty and Praise   Those of a certain age will read the title of this devotion and recall a song from the infamous Carpenters, “Close to You”. I’m humming the verses of the song as I … Continue reading

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GOD CALLED, WE SAID YES!

Dear Friends and Family,   WE LISTENED! It is with great excitement Randy and I announce that we have accepted God’s call to Santa Cruz, Bolivia as short-term missionaries to teach and provide leadership that will help others of all … Continue reading

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YOU ARE GOOD

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty and Praise   As most times, there is a current song playing in my head as we read our next passage of Psalm 119.  Today it is…   Let the King of my heart Be … Continue reading

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HANG ON!

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty and Praise   I remember a time growing up in church “youth group” when were expected to learn and memorize important chunks of God’s Word. Being the questioner that I was, and knowing that everyone … Continue reading

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COME NEAR TO US

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty   Picture two different groups of people who call you friends. One group is loving, kind to each other, smiling, and laughing while helping someone in need of finishing a project that was too much … Continue reading

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GRACE WINS

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty   If we listen intently to the news to really understand and think about the fear that others in our very city must feel when they are terrorized, does it drive us to God in … Continue reading

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SING HALLELUJAHS AND SALVATION SONGS!

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty   Sometimes I sing my prayers to God while doing chores around the house. As I go to sleep knowing God is with me, He is my song in the night. When I wake up, … Continue reading

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ENOUGH!

Revelation – Jesus IS Coming Back!   When do we have enough? When are satisfied with what is? How far will we go to get what we think we need and want? When will it all stop being that important … Continue reading

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THE CUP

Revelation – Jesus IS Coming Back! Just before take off a little girl was running around, up and down, the aisle of the plane. People were complaining as she run into them. The flight attendant told the mother she was … Continue reading

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BEASTLY WORSHIP

Revelation – Jesus IS Coming Back! Worship. We “lifers” (grew up in the church) remember hymns of worship. Coming from Oklahoma we had a little gospel thrown into the mix. This caused division in our idea of worship in my … Continue reading

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