Category: Parables
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Daily Psalm: Inspiration from Psalm 1
By the water I will stand Listening for Your command Ignoring the clatter Of the unwise man Who cannot understand Why I must be clear About what I hear From the One who gives light And who is my delight Both day and night. So by this water I will stand And prosper in the…
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Light Outshines Darkness: Dark Day #3
Betrayed and disappointedBy She who I thought was my friendShe constantly made me promisesBut in the end She lied and turnedEverything into dustShe hurt meAnd betrayed my trust. She said one thingBut did anotherAnd my dreams,She tried to smother. So, I walked awayI was no longer available to betray. She didn’t come to find meShe…
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Love Letter to God #9
Yahweh, I wasn’t sure You would want to see me Again. But I have nowhere else to go So, I’m taking a chance Again. I messed up Again. But You said You would love me always. So, I’m coming to see If You are willing Again. As I make this turn To come home Again…
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Live Bait
We all are called To be fishers of men. We all are assigned To draw others in. We all are equipped To show the way. We all possess The ability to pray. We all have been sent To give love and grace. We all are chosen To be live bait. We are the lures That…
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Anointed Thoughts
Anoint me with Your oil Remind me who I am One who overcomes By the blood of the Lamb. No accusation of the enemy Can cause me to flee The blessings of Your presence That always comforts me. Let Your oil flow Sanctify my mind. Not my will, Lord, But let it be Thine. I…
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Invitation: See Beyond What You See
What you see is not what’s real There is so much more than what you feel. Look beyond where you are What has happened so far. Look again and see What could be. Yesterday I visited a local dress shop to see what new fashions were on display. I often stop by this particular shop…
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Invitations: Jose and the Woman at the Ice Machine
6:30 a.m. and I’m patiently waiting. The lady in the apple green box she thinks is a car is slowing me down. It’s my turn to fill the coolers for work. But she’s filling more than one cooler, with tears and a frown. “Cry later, lady.” I think to myself. She yells at her kid…
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Invitations: Walmart Prayer Meeting
Quickly pacing past produce and frozen goods. Aiming for the pickles and buns. Hamburgers on the grill will make for a quick meal. Jordyn and I make haste at the end of a long day. We round the corner and stop on the “Bread” aisle. Pausing to scan the shelves, we hear a dispute. A…
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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.…