A Mother’s Day Tribute: How Can I Thank You, Mom?

May 7, 2012

A Mother's Day Tribute: How Can I Say Thanks? Poem by Rebecca Barlow Jordan Years ago, I wrote this poem for my mom on Mother’s Day. I’m sharing it with you today as a tribute to my late mom and to mothers everywhere. By now, you can tell that I enjoy Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s poetry?  :-) Read more

Bible Promise for Today: Direction for Tomorrow

May 1, 2012

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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding; in all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV)

What’s Next?

What’s next?  Are you facing decisions about tomorrow? What job to pursue? Whether to keep working in retirement? Who to marry? Which school to attend? What book to write? How to go on when you’ve lost someone close? Which house to buy? Whether to rent? How to raise your children? Where to serve God best? Whether to have surgery? What church to attend? How to make the most difference with your life?

Every day we face decisions. And depending on the seasons of our lives, some are fairly big ones. Where can you find wisdom and direction for tomorrow for all those big and little choices we must make? Read more

Is Jesus Real?

April 2, 2012

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Some of us may feel like Thomas, who questioned the Lord after His resurrection appearance. At times, we too, need to know that Jesus is truly real. Circumstances leave us discouraged, and we soon forget God’s work in our lives. Read more

Why Is God Silent?

March 19, 2012

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You’ve called. You’ve prayed. You’ve asked. You’ve waited. But heaven gives no answer. Why is God silent?

Forget the formulas. God deals with each person uniquely, and we can’t always answer the why’s to our own satisfaction. Here are some reasons you won’t find why God is silent. Read more

8 Ways God Speaks to Us Today – Part 2

March 12, 2012

Does God still speak to us today? If so, when, how? Today is Part 2 of last week’s blog: 8 Ways God Speaks to Us Today. We covered four of those ways last week. I hope they were helpful to you. Here’s the last four ways: Read more

25 Christmas Prayers – Day 25

December 25, 2011

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Day – 25 King of Kings and Lord of Lords

 

KING OF KINGS    ROSE OF SHARON   BLESSED CONTROLLER    TEACHER    JESUS   ALPHA  AND OMEGA     MASTER 

THE CHRIST   SON OF  GOD   THE VINE   THE WAY, TRUTH, AND LIFE   SAVIOUR   GOOD SHEPHERD    SON OF GOD

 LORD OF LORDS    WONDERFUL COUNSELOR    MIGHTY GOD    EVERLASTING FATHER     PRINCE OF PEACE     I AM

Jesus, all authority and power has been given to You by Your Father. And one day we will share Your glory and inherit all the throne privileges of Your royal throne forever. Even now, as we approach Your throne day or night, You will welcome our request. One day, every knee will bow and every tongue will delight in confessing You as King of kings and Lord of lords. Read more

25 Christmas Prayers – Day 22

December 22, 2011

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Day 22 – God, The One and Only

Jesus, we experience many kinds of love in our lifetime—love for our parents, our children, our close friends, our mate, and even the unloved and needy. But there is only one love like Yours. Read more

25 Christmas Prayers – Day 20

December 20, 2011

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Day 20 – Jehovah-Mekoddishkem, The Lord Sanctifies You

Lord, all of our straining to be perfect will profit us nothing. It’s impossible for us to keep every one of Your laws. Read more

God Had Dreams, Too

November 8, 2011

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Did you know that God had dreams, too? Who do you think designed every four-footed creature, every flower petal, and every winged insect? Read more

3 Activities That Are Always in God’s Will

August 15, 2011

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Some things about God‘s will may seem mysterious and hard to determine, but His Word makes clear that these three activities are always in God’s will: Read more

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