Sandy’s quite time is enriched by several devotionals. The postings here are her thoughts and prayers, a “putting it all together’ part of her day. May it bless you too.
Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: As we gather remember it is God who sent the invites. My NOTES: “Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and and gather you from the west. I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ And to the south, ‘Do not …
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Quiet time TAKEAWAY: God wants us close him so he is coming to move in! My NOTES: The word ‘Advent’ means the arrival of a notable person. “Through the Holy Spirit God chooses the human soul for his home. (!)” B. Bogart, The Art of Advent “I will come again and will take you to …
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Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: My Prayer for year 2 My Prayer: – November 15th is the anniversary of Jesus Confidential being published one year ago. In light of that, I ask you to join me in pray, that God would continue to bless this work that it may spark a love for Jesus in all who …
Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: God is not joking… We have to live well to end well. My NOTES: “If a righteous person turns from their righteous and commits sin, they will die. But if a wicked person turns away from the wickedness they have committed… they will save their life.” Ezekiel 18:26-27 “Why will you die…? …
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Quiet Time Takeaway Jesus Christ sacrificed Himself…for our sake. My NOTES: Please read Hebrews 9:11-14 – It’s the gospel in four verse. WHO: Christ the high priest WHAT: Won redemption WHERE: God’s tabernacle WHEN: When Christ came WHY: To cleanse us from death so we may serve him. HOW: By Christ’s on blood! “… he …
Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: God sees behind my image management. My NOTES: “… when a flimsy wall is built, they cover it with whitewash… . When it falls, you will be destroyed in it; and you will know that I am the LORD.” Ezekiel 13:10 & 14 From Ezekiel chapter 5-39 God says, “and you will …
Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: Only a Bible that is read and respected has power to let us know God intimately. My NOTES “An Inca chief was given the Bible by the Spaniards; he was told it was the word of God. He put it to his ear and when he didn’t hear a sound he threw …
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Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: Return to God redeemed. My NOTES: “I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.” Isaiah 42:8 “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 “This is what the …
Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: My most important job is to honor God in my work. My NOTES: “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might…” Ecclesiastes 9:10 “God designed people to work. Isaac in real estate, Jacob as a rancher, Joseph in government, Lydia’s a merchant, Jesus a carpenter, Paul a tent …
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Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: Fear God, revere Him above all else. My NOTES: “What is the focus of your life? That, for all practical purposes, is your god.” Greg Laurie “So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, …
Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: Watch my words to protect friendship. My NOTES today as we head out on a long trip with lots of friends. The group will have a wide range of political and cultural beliefs. I’m praying I stay focused on how I represent Jesus; not gushing my opinions, but God’s grace. I want …
Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: Fresh Grace tempers the groans in the meantime. My NOTES: “Am I living on old Grace?” R. Meek at Saturday Sisters “Great faith is the product of great fights.” Smith Wigglesworth “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” 2 Corinthians 4:17 …
Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: Evil has become common; we’ve become desensitized to it. My NOTES: “The Spirit clearly says that in the later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.” 1 Timothy 4:1 With spooky ‘decorations’ popping out everywhere I go, it’s obvious that we are all desensitized …
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Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: Giving helps rid me of my idols. My NOTES: “The primary purpose of giving isn’t that God would get money out of our pocket, but that He’d get the idols out of our hearts.” ALL IN study guide “There can only be two basic loves; the love of God unto the forgetfulness …
Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: God Does what He Promises- but it’s on His timeline. My NOTES: “The days are coming;’ declares the LORD, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah.” Jeremiah 33:14 “As I have brought all this great calamity on this people, so I will give …
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