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Our Hope: Devotionals, And Why We Need Them

 ‘Devote yourself to prayer, being watchful and thankful.’ Colossians 4:20 (NIV) Communication with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit is one of the greatest experiences a person can have. To be in contact, to be intimate, is to establish the relationship with God, and will bring us closer and ...

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Letting Go

“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hands. I and the Father are ...

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The Great Shepherd Always Leads Us

He leads me beside quiet waters… Psalm 23:2 What shepherd loves His sheep like Jesus loves His bride? When those storms are blowing down from the hills, the Good Shepherd will be there to lead us to the quiet waters. God desires to lead us in every area of our ...

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Nonsense!!!

How can He ask me to sacrifice my son? My son. My joy and reason for living. What good can come from this? I don’t understand…it doesn’t add up. Nonsense! “Cut the baby in half!” he commanded. What??? Are you serious? He’s just a baby. How could God give King ...

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Why I Love To Write

Why I Love To Write By Joel B. Today I want to talk to you about why I love to write. Many people think it is difficult to become a writer, but it’s really not that difficult. You see, to me writing is about sharing and spreading truth. Sure, I ...

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Adjusting an Attitude of Avoidance

“I don’t want to!” With his arms crossed and huffy face, my five-year old was encouraging his strong willed attitude early that morning all based on a simple request. “Son, please go change into your clothes for the day and then come and eat breakfast.” “I don’t want to!” His ...

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The Deceit of Offense

One particular evening as I walked under God’s star studded canopy, I pondered the seeming rash of “offended-ness”  that I had been experiencing.  I was concerned about my very negative responses.  I knew there must be a better way.  I took the opportunity to “discuss” it with the Lord. The ...

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