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Tag Archives: promises
Footprints in Chaos
Many of us love to pray or sing “Open my eyes, Lord, I want to see Jesus.” What we aren’t as quick to acknowledge is our expectation that the Jesus we see be accompanied by comfort, order and tranquility. Those … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts and Reflections, Uncategorized
Tagged chaos, Christmas, disappointment, discermnment, discovery, footprints, hope, pain, promises
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The Gift of “No Control”
It’s hard for me to let go of the delusion that I have some control. I try to defend this lie by setting up trust accounts, investing in life insurance and establishing safeguards. God, in His faithfulness, is relentless in … Continue reading
A Little Boat in Constant Readiness
“…a vast multitude, hearing all the many things that He was doing, came to Him. And He told His disciples to have a little boat in [constant] readiness for Him because of the crowd, lest they press hard upon Him … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts and Reflections
Tagged boats, crowds, fears, friends, heaven, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Mark, prayer, promises, thoughts
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Dread No More
A common phrase that is used as an attempt to comfort someone is “waiting is the hardest place to be.” There are some who will actually say that bad news is easier to deal with than no news. Aging opens … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts and Reflections
Tagged aging, anxiety, Corrie Ten Boom, Dread, fear, God, promises, realities
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Standing on the Promises
One of my favorite Bibles is at least 40 years old. It is an Amplified version that I have been able to have rebound. I have decided to use it for my regular reading/studying in 2014. It will be fun … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts and Reflections
Tagged Bible, Christ, Christianity, faith, God, Jesus, promises, Religion and Spirituality
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The Floor Is Not Very Far
I am at the home of my personal trainer. She has created a program of specific movements for me that, when repeated religiously, will give my body balance and flexibility. As I try to get into the prescribed position I … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts and Reflections
Tagged apprehension, balance, child, Deuteronomy 33, exercises, flexibility, God, Jesus, posture, promises, Psalm 37, trainer, trust
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A Receipt for a Prayer
I got an email this week telling me that a friend of mine and her ten year old daughter had chosen a personal scripture verse to use as a prayer for each of their family members and “others” who they … Continue reading
Posted in Prayers and Devotions
Tagged daughter, Ephesians, friend, God, love, prayers, promises
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