Tag Archives: Depression

ABOUT THIS PRAYER THING…KEEP ON!

Luke – Wide Open Doors!   Prayer. What is it? Why do we do it? Prayer is as essential to life as breathing in and out. We breathe in the oxygen we need to make our highly sophisticated chemical factories … Continue reading

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YOU RAISE ME UP!

Luke – Doors Wide Open!   When I am down, and, oh, my soul, so weary When troubles come, and my heart burdened be Then, I am still and wait here in the silence Until you come and sit awhile … Continue reading

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GRIPPED IN AWE AND WONDER

Luke – Doors Wide Open!   Our faith in God is tested daily in a world of unbelievers, those who are doing life only for themselves and no one else. Many live to please themselves first, then others. Some depend … Continue reading

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ONLY JESUS!

Mark – God is On Our Side!   Mere man would not and could not die a physical death to save mankind. The torture of being nailed to the cross for our sin was only part of the salvation plan … Continue reading

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WE THINK WE KNOW PAIN

Mark – God is On Our Side!   Pain is inevitable in living life here on earth. There are many forms of pain. There is the emotional pain that comes when others mock you, bully you or neglect you. This … Continue reading

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THEN…

Mark – God is On Our Side!   What causes people to betray their closest friends, family who love them deeply, or coworkers working alongside them each day? What changes their minds about living a life of love to the … Continue reading

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REJECTION STINKS!

Mark – God is On Our Side!   Rejection is a bitter pill to swallow, isn’t it? Every person at some time in their lives has been rejected on this planet. Everyone has experienced the squinty eye look that judges … Continue reading

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AUTHORITY

Mark – God is on our side!   We can pretend we have authority by confidently saying words that seem good and right in a conversation of confusion and wondering. We can “fake it til you make it” in a … Continue reading

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MIRACULOUS SCRAPS

Matthew – God’s Purposes Leftovers. Do you like leftovers? It depends on how good the meal was the first time around, right? If it was a fantastic meal at a favorite restaurant but I can’t eat it all, then you … Continue reading

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LOOK AT MY SERVANT

Matthew – God’s Purposes There will be dark moments in our ministries that God called us to be and do. To be honest, it happened to me, right here on the mission field about two weeks ago. I won’t go … Continue reading

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