Prayer for Today

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Almighty, Omnipotent Father, You never change. You are faithful and true. You are upright and steadfast. You are loving and just. There is none like you. You are my rock, my refuge, my solid foundation. I bring my thanksgiving in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen.   … Read more

Prayer for Today

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  Father God, your Word amazes me. I love how I started a new series of encouragement verses around the word ‘steadfast,’ and it pops out in the next part of Psalm 32 from which I posted my last prayer. Thank you for this confirmation, Father. Thank you for leading me through your Word by … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230410

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Today is a beautiful day, because “And he said, ‘O LORD, God of my master Abraham, please grant me success today and show steadfast love to my master Abraham. Let the young woman to whom I shall say, “Please let down your jar that I may drink,” and who shall say, “Drink, and I will … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230409

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Today is a beautiful day, because “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Heavenly Father, I’m sitting quietly to think about the song you sing over me, wondering what the lyrics say. Perhaps they speak of your sadness when I fail you. Maybe they voice your joy at my return to you. To think of your sacrifice to pay my sin debt gives me pause to reflect that … Read more

A View from the Pews: Reprise #9 – The Issue of Reporting

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The personal injury case against FCCF/Christ First and Steve Wingfield was filed in October, 2021. In a little over a week, it comes before a judge again. Perhaps we will see resolution this time. A mediation meeting in the personal injury case against Steve Wingfield and FCCF/Christ First is set for April 18, 2023. I’ll … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230407

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Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus is the Son of God, “When the centurion and those who were with him, keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe and said, ‘Truly this was the Son of God!’” (Matthew 27:54 ESV) Resurrection #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Lord, thank you for the love You first showed me. I wondered as a kid how I could love someone I couldn’t see, but you made yourself real to me–so real I can tangibly feel You near. The paraphrase of an old hymn seems appropriate. My Jesus, I love You. I know You are mine. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230406

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Today is a beautiful day, because we avoid God’s wrath through belief in Jesus, “And another angel, a third, followed them, saying with a loud voice, ‘If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, he also will drink the wine of God’s wrath, poured … Read more