Category: Ministry and Inspiration
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Gifts from the Giver: A Christmas Haiku
Love, grace, glory, goodA place where we’re acceptedGifts from the Giver
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Hope Is Here!
Long agoIn a busy townHope arrived. A gift for allWrapped in loveFilled with mercy. Still available.Still free.Hope is here. At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him and had…
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Springs of Grace
Come, my child, and sit. Listen to what I have to say. I will give you hope And grace for today. I have plans for you Waiting to take place. When you stop and look I will show you springs of grace. Yesterday I finished a devotional plan I was following in my Bible App…
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Start Hear
When heartache comes, Disappointment drops in, Discouragement steps up, Hopelessness takes over, Hear the truth! When criticism shouts, Negativity seeps through, Comparison flares up, Rejection stomps by, Hear the truth! The truth is You are loved. Plans are made. Hope is near. Start to hear. “I know the plans I have for you,” announces the…
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Transitions: Peace for Fear
When I was a new believer, I would hear older “mature” followers say in response to troubles, “Jesus will make everything all right.” or “Just trust in God and all will be well.” This one really set my teeth on edge, “Give your heart to Jesus and He will take away all your troubles.” I…
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Transitions: Water to Wine
Jesus didn’t turn ordinary water into wine. The water was already set aside for something specific. You are no ordinary person. You are set aside for something terrific. Let Jesus have His way with you. Let Him transform your heart. Give Him access to all that you are. He will give you a new start.…
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Courageous Surrender
As I walk through this land Guide me with Your powerful hand Love the wounded, feed the hungry, shine the light Share the truth and give the blind sight Pray for and heal the sick Let my forgiveness be quick Through me let Your presence be known And draw others to You by the Love…
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Courageous Influence
She stood just outside the door of her mistress’s room. It wasn’t her intention to listen, but Naaman, captain of Aram’s army, was ranting on the other side of the door. “God has elevated me and led me to many victories. Why doesn’t He take this wretched disease away from me? I might as well…