faith, storms, Uncategorized, Word Wednesday

Storms Cannot Separate Us From the Love of God

A hurricane is coming. It’s a level 4 at the moment. But there is always the chance that it will go farther out to sea and lose strength as it churns up the East Coast. That’s our prayer. Trouble surrounds me on all sides; many of my friends are struggling for provision and good health. Some agonize through grief.   …

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faith, grace

A Prayer when You Can’t Do It. A Prayer for Grace

(Please feel free to share this image!)   Years ago I was intrigued by grace. I studied it. I searched for it. And I prayed to understand it better. I really wanted to do this life with grace, gracefully and graciously. What I learned was that God’s grace encompasses everything. It’s not just for eternity, but it’s also for today. …

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discouragement, faith, Uncategorized

3 Ways to Fight Discouragement

Some of the greatest men and women of faith battled discouragement.   The fact that Billy Graham was discouraged at times makes me feel better. Biblical giants also experienced discouragement. One of them was Elijah. He ran into the desert and sat under a broom tree. (1Kings 19) “I have had enough Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am …

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