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Why pray at all?

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he…

Doubt sees the obstacles; faith sees the journey

Doubt sees the obstacles faith sees the way. Doubt sees the darkest night Faith sees the day. Doubt dreads to take a step Faith soars on high. Doubt…

When reality is too much

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are…

The backside of the tapestry

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those…

Productive suffering

But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just…

Deep roots anchor you

Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in…

“Not yet.”

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. -Psalm 37:7…

Manna again?!?

The Lord said to Moses, “I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be…

When God says yes

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. -John 15:7 (NIV) There are more…

You can’t reap if you stop sowing

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. -Galatians…