Prayer for Today

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Lord, I’m at somewhat of a loss for words today. I’m not sure why. This passage stands out to me, the whole psalm repeats the phrase that your steadfast love endures forever. Repetition indicates importance of the thought. So, I want to pause and soak it in. Your love for me doesn’t change no matter … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231129

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.” (Titus 2:2 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Holy Spirit, keep me focused on Jesus. Let me revel in the love of Him and the joy of my family gatherings, but don’t allow the glitz and sparkle of the worldly celebrations outshine the glory of His salvation. I want to rest in His mercy, recline in His peace that surpasses understanding and renew … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231128

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Today is a beautiful day, because Paul speaks of the Lord’s rescue, “You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord, your name endures forever. You are renowned throughout time. There is none like You. The universes are your creation. You own it all. You control it all. You do as you please. I pray for the nations to find unity and peace. May it please You to create in us a heart to love … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231127

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Today is a beautiful day, because “But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” (1 Timothy 6:11 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Lord, I rest in the gift of your forgiveness. I revive in the gladness of your presence. I renew in the glory of your Word. I reverently give thanks for what You have done for me. I pray in your precious name and powerful authority, Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20231122

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Today is a beautiful day, because “May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.” (2 Thessalonians 3:5 ESV)   Steadfast   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

A View from the Pews Discussion

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If abuse happens in your church, would the leadership push aside the victim for the sake of the church and leadership image? OR, would your church leave the 99 and run to help the victim/survivor? I’m just asking, because it is important to prepare and not be blindsided. “A View from the Pews” is available … Read more

Prayer for Today

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  Life is hard, Lord. It needs meaning and purpose. I didn’t do well before I knew you. I tried to be what others wanted, and I was not true to neither myself nor to you. You put meaning and value into my life by paying my debt with the value of your own life. … Read more