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Hope For Today #215 – Faith Is Shielded By God’s Favor!
Faith Is Shielded By God’s Favor! “For you, Lord, bless the righteous one; you surround him with favor like a shield.” (Psalm 5:12, CSB) In the midst of the storm we either shine like lighthouses or we cower in fear! King … Continue reading
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Hope For Today #200 – Faith Enjoys God’s Defense!
Confidence Is The Attitude of the Child of God! While all too many followers of King Jesus seem to be shaken, those who are close to Him know that He is near and there is nothing to fear! He … Continue reading
Hope For Today #199 – Faith Pleads For God’s Presence!
We Need God’s Presence All Around Us! Battered. So many of us feel that way. And as it seems the storm is passing for many of us on the planet, many others are suffering greatly … like India and … Continue reading
Hope For Today #178 – Jesus Is Our Peace!
Christmas is a little over a week away! Today we focus on the character of King Jesus and what He brings us: Wonder, Counsel, Peace, He Never Leaves Us, and Peace! And as we turn our focus to the HOPE … Continue reading
Hope for Today #172 – Expansion and Injustice!
Have you ever struggled with trying to figure out what God is doing in your life?I mean really, sometimes the pain and suffering, the difficulties and troubles just won’t go away! And – at times – they are just too … Continue reading
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Turn-Around Tuesday – Fear Tears Away One’s Hope
“I will take nothing but what the young men have eaten, and the share of the men who went with me. Let Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre take their share.” After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram … Continue reading
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Magnificent Marriage Monday – God Protects Magnificent Marriages!
“Then the Lord said to Noah, “Enter the ark, you and all your household, for I have seen that you alone are righteous before me in this generation.” (Genesis 7:1, CSB) For I have seen that you alone are righteous … Continue reading
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Faith Filled Friday – Allowing God to Guide Through Generosity!
“And Lot lifted up his eyes and saw that the Jordan Valley was well watered everywhere like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, in the direction of Zoar. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and … Continue reading
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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Help Is Already Here!
“Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper corresponding to him.”” (Genesis 2:18, CSB) A helper corresponding to him. When God makes two people into one, He blesses … Continue reading
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Transformed Podcast #265: We Will Stand Firm!
You and I, like our brothers and sisters 1900 years ago, are fighting a spiritual battle for the heart and soul of our cities here and around the world. And this is not a battle that can be won through … Continue reading
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