Tag: Inspiration
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Word Drops: Refresh
In my dreams last night it seemed that the characters in them were exhausted and frustrated. There were men and women of different professions deciding to give up. They were unsure if what they had to offer mattered any more. They were out of sorts and needed encouragement. I was very busy in the dream…
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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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How Deep is Your Love
How Deep is Your Love Are you willing to deny yourself, The pleasures of your life, Turn your back on fame For the cause of Christ? Will you give away your time, Share your talents without pay? Consider the needs of others above your own when you kneel to pray? Are you willing to choose…
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Transitions: When Little Becomes Much
A little hug A little caress A little assurance In the middle of despair Will greatly calm the weary soul. A little love A little smile A little hope In a little while Will lift a heavy burden. A little joy A little faith A little encouagement In the very moment when need is great…
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Transitions: Beauty for Ashes 2
Beauty for ashes means something was set afire Something has been burned away The Lord no longer desires. The ashes could be the bitterness The negativity we spread Or it could be the attitude that’s dead. Ashes could be the doubt The anger or the fear The Lord has decided must disappear. The door that…
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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: Beauty for Ashes
There are times when I go to my secret place To worship and seek God’s face I find myself inspired by the beauty of His grace. As I create the images He reveals, i often wonder how These not so talented hands can respond with ease To produce images such as these. He quietly reminds…
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The Parables of Our Lives: The parable of the fallen trees
I have been on an adventure for the last several months challenging myself to see things from God’s perspective. In John chapter 5 Jesus said that He didn’t just do things because He felt like it. He looked where the Father was working and that is where He went to work. Jesus looked at individuals…
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Can You Hear It?
There have been many mornings I awaken with the sound of the sweetest music. It wasn’t music from a radio or an alarm. It has been love songs in my spirit. Scripture teaches us that the Lord speaks to us when we are asleep (Job 33:14-16). What a wonderful way to wake up–to the sound…
Cindy Mosley 