Prayer for Today

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The storms swirl through with lightning, rain and high winds, but I trust in you, Lord. The nations plot war and society rages, yet I trust your promises. The economy slides daily, but I trust in your provision. Who can come against you? Who can thwart your plan? Who is stronger or smarter? You, O … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230402

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Today is a beautiful day, because Paul encouraged Timothy, “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Thank you, Lord, for setting me in this present broad place. Thank you for peace and assurance. Thank you for redemption and freedom. Thank you for restoration and recovery. Life is hard. It was never written in stone that life would be easy, but with You there is hope and a future. I bow to … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230402

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.” (Ephesians 6:10 ESV)   Strength   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

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Lord, soften the hearts of the unbelieving as we draw near to celebrating your resurrection. Bring them to a saving knowledge of You. Captivate them through your great love for them. Bring them close to your heart so that they can experience the joy of your nearness. Let them experience the joy of your redemption … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230401

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Today is a beautiful day, because “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may … Read more

A View from the Pews: Reprise #8 — Truth at What Cost?

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A mediation meeting in the personal injury case against Steve Wingfield and FCCF/Christ First is set for April, 2023. I’ll be going through my previous posts to bring you up to speed on the story line. You can keep up with court dates with this link: https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/cases/searchDockets.do?inputVO.caseNumber=21SL-CC04432&inputVO.courtId=CT21   Lawsuits and loss of employment become weapons … Read more

Prayer for Today

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The woods sway with the breezes, and the rain beats the days soft rhythm. The oaks stand majestically, reaching for the heavens. The hickories sway with worship’s emotion, and I picture the heavenly congregation singing, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb.” I’m mesmerized in time, seeking your nearness, Lord. … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Almighty, benevolent Father, You are the God who sings over me. You call me by my name to be of your household. You know my every need. You meet me in the darkness and walk with me on the lighted pathway. You encourage me at my weakest times and root for me when I am … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20230330

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Today is a beautiful day, because Paul encouraged those about to be shipwrecked with him, “Therefore I urge you to take some food. For it will give you strength, for not a hair is to perish from the head of any of you.” (Acts 27:34 ESV)   Strength   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday