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Hope For Today – Marveling At God’s Generosity!
So many people today are struggling … trying to make ends meet, trying to rekindle a dying love, trying to rebuild a fractured faith, trying to put life back together after the death of their soul mate, trying … <PAUSE> … Continue reading
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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Dealing With The Consequences of Selfishness!
“He treated Abram well because of her, and Abram acquired flocks and herds, male and female donkeys, male and female slaves, and camels. But the Lord struck Pharaoh and his household with severe plagues because of Abram’s wife Sarai.” (Genesis … Continue reading
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Train Them Thursday – Perplexed When Favored By God!
“Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name … Continue reading
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Faith Filled Friday – When God Shows Up!
“Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations.” (Genesis 17:4, ESV) Behold, my covenant is with you. You’ve been faithful. You’ve endured years of trouble and difficulty. You’ve kept your eyes … Continue reading
Train Them Thursday – Who’s Most Important?
“John testified about Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.’ ”” (John 1:15, NASB95) He … has a … Continue reading
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Tagged biblical, character, child, difference, disciple, discipleship, discipling, effectiveness, God, humility, importance, Jesus, John the Baptist, malevolent, mindset, mission, parent, perspective, rank, reputation, self-importance, testimony, thinking, trait, universe
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Hope For Today – Let’s Thank God Loudly!
Photo Credit: http://www.publicdomainpictures.net Often I am just “independent,” “stubborn” and, occasionally even “rebellious” … how about you? I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about thanking God loudly! Click the play button below to … Continue reading
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Tagged awesome, Bible, choice, determined, God, gratitude, Hardhearted, honest, hope, humble, independent, Jesus, Psalms, rebellious, reputation, resolute, stubborn, thank, Thanksgiving, trouble, work
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Hope For Today – Favor Me With Your Power, Lord!
Photo Credit: www.ubcieee.org Are you working on a new life or a new project and need God’s help? Most of us, if we are honest, would admit we could use God’s intervention in our situation right now! I’m Dr. Matthew Lee … Continue reading
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Tagged disciple, empower, God, help, hope, intervention, Jesus, life, Lord, mission, power, project, reputation, wrath
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Transformed Episode #202: Enjoying God, No Matter the Circumstances!
God wants us to focus on His love for us, not our problems around us! Welcome to the transformed podcast! Life doesn’t always go well for the follower of Jesus. What we do in the midst of our problems will … Continue reading
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