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The long and winding road to fulfilled dreams, part 3

The second son he named Ephraim and said, “It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering.” -Genesis 41:52 (NIV) In our last…

The long and winding road to fulfilled dreams, part 2

So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?” -Genesis 41:38 (NIV) Wait for the LORD; be strong…

The long and winding road to fulfilled dreams, part 1

But while Joseph was there in the prison, the Lord was with him. -Genesis 39:20-21 (NKJV) Sometimes it’s easy to think that if life is difficult or hard,…

Surviving the car crusher

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every…

Even lightning waits

…lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding… -Psalm 148:8 (NIV) Lightning is a very powerful phenomenon in our world, instilling awe and fear…

Plans to prosper you and not to harm you

Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you…

Your rainy day fund

Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. -James 1:3 (NIV) You know that piggy bank you had when you were a kid? You’d drop…

Lift up your face

Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again? -Psalm 77:7 (NIV) Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. -Psalm…

Will you wait for His plans?

That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those…

Time out: Draw near

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. -James 4:8 (NKJV) Has your life…