My spiritual journals over the years are peppered with pleas that I would not deny Christ, like Peter did. And that I would not depart from the Lord in my old age, like Solomon did. Especially . ..
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From Complaint to Victory
I don’t’ want to be too gross here, but I have had tummy and intestinal issues since returning from my overseas trip in January. In addition, I had some hip pain that was causing sleepless nights. When I don’t get enough sleep, my mind acts like a tired toddler. . . .
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Dream Interpretation
Do you neglect to record your dreams because they seem wacky to you? I did. I’m finding help from Hearing God Through Your Dreams by Charity Virkler Kayembe (see book review on January 28, 2025).
Yes, dream interpretation belongs to God. He is the One who gives us our wacky dreams in the first place. He is trying to communicate something to us. But what? . . .
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Bezalel the Builder
God called us by name to build Him a dwelling place too. You and I are the temple of God (1 Cor. 3:16-17). How do we “build” God a dwelling place in our hearts? I’m finding inspiration . . .
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Rephidim, a Place of Rest
A place of rest is not necessarily a place of peace. Anyone who lives with major regrets can attest that simply exiting the wilderness of sin does not bring peace. The washing of the water of God’s Word is the life-giving source. Jesus said . . .
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The Sword in Your Mouth
Stacy came to our prayer ministry in a near panic due to harassing spirits. They lied to her mind and attacked her physical body. Even sleep provided no respite from . . .
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2025 New Year Declarations
What Declarations does Jesus sing over you?
For the last few years, I have written New Year Declarations instead of . . .
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Cookies and Company
My daughter was coming over to make Christmas cookies, and I had been excited about it for days. . . .
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Worship Brings Restoration
When God snatched my stepsister back from the dark side, she read the entire Bible in three months. Three months! It takes me a whole year to read through the Bible. I felt convicted.
My excuse, at that time, was . . .
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Thankfulness Gives Instant Access to God
Do you long for God’s presence, but don’t know how to get there? Thankfulness is the key.
Thankfulness is the door (gate) that gives us access to God’s courtyard. Once we are in the house of God, we commune with God in praise and worship.
The world’s depravity stems from the root of unthankfulness . . .
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King of the Universe
The news media (if they can be believed) tells us that more than ever Americans fear for the state of our nation if their candidate doesn’t win the election.
If that is you, I am here to encourage you: . . .
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Feast of Tabernacles
Today, October 23, 2024, we are nearing the end of the Feast of Tabernacles which is described in the verse above. This feast day is also called The Ingathering, and the Feast of Booths for the temporary shelters constructed to celebrate. The Hebrew word is . . .
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