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Day 3, Audacious Faith WANTS the Impossible!
Has God challenged you to do something audacious in the New Year? Perhaps you are in the midst of some huge, terrifying storm that has been battering the life out of you. TODAY as we pray and fast, let us … Continue reading
Hope For Today #212 – Faith Asks For God’s Gifts!
Faith Asks For God’s Gifts! “Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are his.” (Job 12:13, CSB) When life is falling apart, how do you pray? In the midst of our cousin Job’s despair, Job gives us the hint … Continue reading
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Hope For Today #170 – Expansion Can’t Be Stopped!
Are you struggling right now? Are people after you? Are things so difficult that you’re not sure if you can make it any longer? Have the dreams of January turn in the nightmares of September? Do those promises of God’s blessings … Continue reading
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Faith Filled Friday – When God Answers!
“The children struggled together within her, and she said, “If it is thus, why is this happening to me?” So she went to inquire of the Lord. And the Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and … Continue reading
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Hope For Today – Sent to Save the World!
Easter is upon us and we should be prepared this year! I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about how Jesus was Sent to Save the World! Check it out at the link … Continue reading
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Faith Filled Friday – Never Forsaken!
“The man bowed his head and worshiped the Lord and said, “Blessed be the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his steadfast love and his faithfulness toward my master. As for me, the Lord has … Continue reading
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Turn-Around Tuesday – When Prosperity Brings Tension!
“And Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents, so that the land could not support both of them dwelling together; for their possessions were so great that they could not dwell together, and there was … Continue reading
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Train Them Thursday – Focused On Faith!
“And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then as a widow to the age of … Continue reading
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