Prayer for Today

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Father God, I am grateful you give us free will. Help me through your Holy Spirit to never abuse it for my personal gain. Lead me in my decision processes to come to you and think through the consequences to the very end of every choice that comes before me. Each turn in the path … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220721

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Today is a beautiful day, because “And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water and were in danger. And they went and woke him, saying, ‘Master, Master, we are perishing!’ And he awoke and rebuked the wind and the raging waves, and they ceased, and there was a calm. … Read more

Bitter Water

A View from the Pews

What about those of us in the pews? What was our plight? What decisions did we face? Were you aware of the details as they happened? What was your position? Did you taste the bitter water? Did you see the exodus of families leaving the church and wonder why? Did you ask the pertinent questions? … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Almighty God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, you are my Heavenly Father. I direct my heart to you alone. I serve you alone in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. You have delivered me in Christ from the hand of the enemy. Forgive me when I fail you. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220720

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Today is a beautiful day, because “Then turning toward the woman he said to Simon, ‘Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.’” (Luke 7:44 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Priorities

A View from the Pews

The victims’ identities fold into protective layers, especially if they are minors. Doing that unfortunately muffles their outcries and hides their tears. How do we help them heal? How do we make them know we value them? How do we walk with them until they are strong enough to walk on their own? When they … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Almighty Infinite Father, you are the God over all. You are Yahweh Nissi, our banner. There is no substitute. The Israelites used your ark like an idol to protect them in battle and the ark was captured. I pray you will open my eyes to the folly before I ever put a church facility or … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20220719

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Today is a beautiful day, because “And he sent two of his disciples and said to them, ‘Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him, and wherever he enters, say to the master of the house, “The Teacher says, Where is my guest room, where I … Read more

Victims — Families of the Abused

A View from the Pews

What about the families of the abused? Were their relationships damaged? Did they question their parenting? I can’t speak for them or know the depth and hurt of the questions rolling through their minds. I pray for sweet spirits and unity for the families of the abused. They are victims of not only the abuser, … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Father God, let none of your words fall on my deaf ears, but let me absorb all you would have me to learn from your Scriptures. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen   “And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him and let … Read more