Quiet Time Takeaway: Unconditional love is a bit like dew, it falls on all, but not all notice it. My Notes: “Dew is silent, unassuming, gently nourishing, dependable, a Divine refreshing.” “We can ignore dew but it’s still there, like unconditional love.” Dr. Erez Soref “The more we pay attention, the more we see God’s …
Unconditional love is a bit like dew, it falls on all, but not all notice it. Read More »
Quiet Time Takeaway: God never dozes off to recharge. He never needs to rest up to watch out for us. My Notes: “I lift my eyes to the mountains – … He who watches over you will not slumber…nor sleep. The Lord watches over you…he watches over your life; … now and forevermore.” Psalm 121 …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: We lack faith and foolishly reject God’s unimaginable and immeasurable power in us. My Notes: “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being … through faith.“ Eph. 2:16 cut up “(God) is able to do immeasurably more than we …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: When my routine is interrupted it’s obvious to God who I live for: Jesus or myself. My Notes: “When our entrenched routine gets disrupted we feel assaulted. We live as if our personal preferences are all that matter in the world.” Bob Goff paraphrased “Jesus can’t fill me when I’m full of …
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My Notes: “Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe…” John 17:12 “Jesus prays for us to have his joy, to be protected, to believe him, to be united in his love!” John 17 (Promises paraphrased) “Unity only comes …
It’s God’s heart in us that joins us to him and to each other. Read More »
Three years ago, my husband and I went to a Christian dude ranch in Colorado that hosts marriage retreats and family camps. They also host Veterans and their families, giving them a place to heal. We loved our week there as we met some to the nicest folks. Before we left, we volunteered to go …
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 … “ …
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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 …
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