Tag Archives: God

BELIEVING WHAT LIES BEYOND SOFT PEDALS CALAMITY HERE

A man who believed and trusted God wants to go to God now that his wealth has been taken from him.  His children have died.  His own health is failing because of the curse of boils and open sores. His … Continue reading

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WE ALL SEE IT!

When we are in the middle of suffering through calamity, we find out quickly who our real friends are.  We also discover what our family members truly believe. We are so quick to judge when suffering comes along for it … Continue reading

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JOB (with a long o sound)

You can spot a novice believer quickly by the way they pronounce Job. (Smiling, because I made the same mistake as a child, we all did!)  The book of Job is not an easy read. It is probably because we … Continue reading

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GOD IS

We come to the closing statements of the beautiful story of God who chose Esther, a young woman of beauty, who was orphaned as a child. Esther was brought into the home of Mordecai, her older cousin, who was compassionately … Continue reading

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GOD’S STORY OF ESTHER

“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”—Mordecai, older cousin and foster father to Esther, Esther 4:14 Today we begin the book of Esther. Some things about this story you … Continue reading

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TRUTH—UNDELUDED AND UNTAINTED BY THE WORLD

Nehemiah’s last diary entry is one last push for the people to return all God’s commandments, to internally understand why God gave them, with how imperative it is to obey His commands so they will not fall back to accepting … Continue reading

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A PARADE OF PRAISE!

There is nothing more fun than to watch a parade of happy, celebrating people march by—especially if they throw small gifts of candy!  The joy is increased when it is your kids and grandkids marching, playing instruments, holding banners, or … Continue reading

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PRESENT IN HIS PRESENCE

I remember those days when we moved all the things from the old church building, things not given away or sold, to the newly built church building that would now be our place or worship in His Presence.  God had … Continue reading

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PROMISES: SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED

Promises are made daily by men, women, and children. More prevalent these days, promises are made and used as “bargaining chips” to get from others who have what we want and who want what we have—namely our money.  We are … Continue reading

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DEEP CONFESSION WITH AGREEMENT

“The prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be … Continue reading

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