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Bite of Bread: 7 Scriptures on the Holy Spirit

  He told them to wait in Jerusalem. “I am going to send you what my Father has promised, but stay in the city until you’ve been clothed with power from on high” (Luke 24: 49). Can you imagine receiving this command? They had watched Him die, and experienced His victory over death. They’ve eaten with the resurrected Jesus, touched …

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Fighting Discouragement: 7 Scriptures On Joy (Free Printable)

    It’s my “word” for the year. Honestly, I’m not sure if I chose it because I kept seeing Pinterest images during Christmas with this word cleverly placed on mantels or doorposts or wreaths. But I gravitated to it. Something deep inside felt a twinge when I’d place my eyes on it, and so, that is how I chose …

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Trust, Word Wednesday

Three Steps to Fix Your Problems #WordWednesday

  “God helps those who helps themselves” is not from the Bible. Really. I’ve heard people quote it as if it were biblical, but you won’t find it there. Instead, we find verses like this one: “This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel says, “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your …

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How to Stay Focused In Prayer

    The other morning as I prayed, the petitions rose beautifully. I felt the Spirit, and the prayers came from a deep place as I lifted up different people, individuals who I often fail to remember. It felt so good. I got up from my knees feeling rather spiritual. I’d partnered with the Divine. But the next day . . . …

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When Wind and Waves Rock Your Boat: Suffering Part II #WordWednesday

  The boat rocked violently back and forth and the waves threatened to capsize the small dingy. The storm had taken the disciples by surprise. A few hours earlier the sun had shone in a cloudless sky. Now they found themselves yelling for Jesus to wake up.  How could he sleep through this storm? After a few desperate pushes on his …

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