Category: StoryBlog
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Something New
Isaiah 43:16-21 (MSG) “This is what God says, the God who builds a road right through the ocean, who carves a path through pounding waves, The God who summons horses and chariots and armies–they lie down and then can’t get up; they’re snuffed out like so many candles: ‘Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going…
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Failing Seven Times
Proverbs 24:16 (HCSB) “Though a righteous man falls seven times, he will get up, but the wicked will stumble into ruin.” As Acts 17:24-28 summarizes, God has appointed the place & time we live. He has knowledge of the mistakes we will & have made. Yet, He chooses all of us for our own individual…
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Thank You, Jesus!
Isaiah 9:6-7 (NKJV) “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called, Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne…
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When It Doesn’t Make Sense: God’s Curses & God’s Blessings
Numbers 14:1-8 (ESV) “Then all the congregation raised a loud cry, and the people wept that night. And all the people of Israel grumbled against Moses & Aaron. The whole congregation said to them, ‘Would that we had died in the land of Egypt! Or would that we had died in this wilderness! Why is…
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All Things Work For Good
Romans 8:28 (NLT) “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.” Pain has helped me appreciate pain-free moments. Starvation has helped me appreciate plenty. Loss has helped me love anyone who has chosen to stay. The…
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Wisdom & Knowledge
Proverbs 4:5-9 (ESV) “Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. Prize her highly, and…
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FAITH
Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV) “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” Sometimes I lack faith. Like really lack faith. Like really, really lack faith. I do know & believe that if I ask God…
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NEW
Psalm 136:1 (ESV) “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 136:16-18 (ESV) “to Him who lead His people through the wilderness, for His steadfast love endures forever; to Him who struck down great kings, for His steadfast love endures forever; and killed mighty kings, for His…
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Dealing With Disappointment
Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Expectations seem to be entwined with the concept of Hope.…