faith, Uncategorized, Word Wednesday

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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Bible study, purpose, Word Study

Wrestling with God: Holding onto the Promise of Purpose/ Epiteleo

  I’m convinced that the people who walk in their God purpose, no matter how big or small, are content because they are supernaturally fully satisfied. I’m also convinced that as long as we are seeking, maybe even wrestling, after what God’s purpose is for us, we will run into it. I’ve heard sermons explaining that wrestling with God is not …

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promises of God, Word Study

A New Understanding of Jeremiah 29:11 #WordWednesday

It’s one of the most loved Bible verses of all time. It’s probably the most memorized and quoted. And possibly the most tattooed!  “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11. (I don’t know this man in …

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Bite of Bread, God's presence, Uncategorized

Bible Reading on God’s Presence #BiteofBread

  “Learn to laugh at yourself more freely. Don’t take yourself so seriously. Relax and know that I am God with you . . . . Don’t miss the Joy of My Presence by carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. Rather, take my yoke upon you and learn from Me. My yoke is comfortable and pleasant; My burden …

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