manna, peace, provision

If You’re Worried How God’s Going to Provide

We’ve been studying God’s faithfulness this week, and I can’t think of a more fitting story of His faithfulness (besides Jesus) than the provision of manna in the wilderness. Yet with that daily gift came specific regulations. I wonder if the people had nervous thoughts running through their minds about the manna rules. If so, maybe they sounded something like …

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peace, storms, Uncategorized

It Often Takes a Storm to Bring Change and Peace

One July morning I stepped outside into a cool, peaceful, non-humid day. It was almost as if I had traveled to a different place and time, yet there I was standing on my deck which 24 hours before had been filled with thick, oppressive, summer air. I kind of like that heat–any heat. Summer is one of my favorite seasons. But this day’s …

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peace, Uncategorized, worry

10 Steps to Peace and a Restful Night’s Sleep

  Are you worried? Anxious? Stressed? Do your worries keep you up at night?   I’ve got the answer. Well, actually, God has the answer. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition …

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