Quiet Time Takeaway: When God is first in my life the first fruit is forgiveness and love forever. My Notes: “Empty your wheelbarrow of sorrow; compost it, and let forgiveness, love and laughter grow.” My thought from G. Lauire & God Calling “May God be first and foremost in my actions today. “ My prayer …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: God’s love endures through our unbelief. My Notes: “His love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story…” Psa. 107:1 “Webster defines ‘endure’ as suffering without yielding. ” “I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief.” Mark 9:24 “You unbelieving generation,… how long shall I stay with you?” (Oh …
Quiet Time Takeaway: Only prayers that pierce our heart pierce God’s heart. Preservers in prayer. My Notes: “You need to persevere so … you will receive what he has promised.” Heb. 10:36 “Let us run with perseverance…fixing our eyes on Jesus.” Heb. 12:1-2 “…after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.” Hebrews 6:15 “Heartfelt prayer …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: When I think more of Jesus than of my own efforts I receive help and guidance from Him. My Notes: “Don’t dwell on what you gave up to follow Jesus, dwell on what He gave up for you.” Alister Begg “Jesus told the guys to ‘Throw your net to the right side …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: Why do we wait till we’re in trouble to call to God? He answers with deliverance (freedom), light (guidance), health, and peace. My Notes: “Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them – saved them – brought them out from their distress.” Psa. 107:6, 13, 19, …
Quiet Time Takeaway: God is clear; he pleads with us to come and listen, so he can pardon us. My Notes: “If you knew … you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.” John 4:10 “Come … come to the waters; … come buy and eat! Come…without money … “ …
God is clear; he pleads with us to come and listen, so he can pardon us. Read More »
Quiet Time Takeaway: May the way I act in ‘class’ be pleasing to my Teacher. My Notes: Psa. 19 my paraphrase: “All of Creation is God’s ‘Show and Tell!” vs: 1-6 “His ‘classroom’ rules never change so his kids can trust him, ‘…in keeping them there is great reward.” vs: 7-11 “May the words of …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: All of God’s tools require us to internalize His Spirit, so we can outwardly stand. My Notes: “God tells us to take care of ourselves with the armor he gives us: His Truth, His Righteousness, His Peace, Faith, Salvation, His Word and Prayer.” Eph. 6:14-17 paraphrased “I kneel before the Father, … …
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It was odd that our dog ran off, so I was thankful when a stranger called and said they had our puppy, Toby. We immediately went over to their house to pick him up and started chatting with the nice people. Our conversation turned to what we all do for a living. When I told …
We are blessed to have a small but separate apartment within our new house; we built it thinking we would share it if a need ever came up. It didn’t take long. A few weeks ago, a friend of a friend of a friend had a daughter who needed a place to live this summer …
Quiet Time Takeaway: God loves all of His creation, but only people can pray, animals can’t. My Notes: “The drives for food, sex, power, are in animals as well as humans; so the question is: How do live able to face God when we die? “ Gates of Repentance Consider, we are the only ones …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: To whom do I give control: Jesus who is life or Satan who is death? I only control this one choice. My Notes: “We’re not in charge of the universe, only ourselves. “ Arnold Bennett “We know the world is controlled by evil; we also know, Jesus has come.“ 1 John 5:19 …
Quiet Time Takeaway: I often trust my trial more than I trust God. My Notes: “My greatest trial will teach me about God’s ultimate treasure: I can trust Him” Sylvia Gunter “Pray for faith. Stop struggling in your Father’s arms. Trust Him.” Streams in the Desert paraphrase “On the day the LORD gives you relief…. …
Quiet Time Takeaway: Above all, our Family business is to share His Peace. My Notes: As His daughter, my life’s work has meaning when I work in the Family Business. “My job description is to share God’s peace. ” S. Gunter paraphrase “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, your work …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: God let’s us choose to believe Him or not, choose wisely. My Notes: “Last week Muslims celebrated Eid al-Adha; which is Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael to Allah, his wife being Hagar. ” Wikipedia “As a Christian, I believe the story is true but with different people involved (Abraham, Isaac, …
God let’s us choose to believe Him or not, choose wisely. Read More »
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