Prayer for Today

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Almighty Creator, God over all and Ruler of the cosmos, you are El Roi, the God who sees me. Who am I that you, so mighty a sovereign, would desire a heart-to-heart relationship with me? How is it that you saw to pull me from the pit of my poor choices? I am forever grateful, … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220818

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord Jesus, I stand on your promise that you will not abandon me. You will not leave me or turn away. I am secure in your commitment by your precious blood, for your name’s sake, according to the Good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.   “And David became greater and greater, for the … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220817

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Today is a beautiful day, because “And he said to me, ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment.’” (Revelation 21:6 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Appreciation

A View from the Pews

Today is a good day to express my appreciation for everyone who commented, shared, purchased the book or read it online. You have encouraged me and edified me, both in  positive and negative ways. This is a learning experience. Thank you for the support your purchases and reactions have made on behalf of victims. I … Read more

Prayer for Today

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LORD God, your word is certain, and you do what you say you will do. Disobedience brings consequences. Guide me in the narrow way to carefully follow your precepts. Thank you for your Holy Spirit who teaches me for your name’s sake. I lift my prayer in the name and authority of Jesus, according to … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220816

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Today is a beautiful day, because “For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (Revelation 7:17 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Review #5

A View from the Pews

Thank you for this encouraging review, Keith. A Review of Joy S. Taylor’s “A View from the Pews” by Keith Kepley 4/9/2022 Kids say the darnedest things.  We have to wait so long for them to talk.  We eagerly anticipate them talking.  Then they start talking and we wish they would stop. Life is so … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father God, oh the security to know I am forever held in your righteous right hand. I am kept by the Almighty. I am bound in the bundle of the living in the care of the Lord my God. Even when I stumble, you raise me up in your forgiveness. You go with me in … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220815

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Today is a beautiful day, because “This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the … Read more