I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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FIX IT IF YOU CAN, part 4, conclusion
Fourth: There’s the kind that when they’re broken only God can fix. Back in the closets in our hearts, there are the broken things that we have given up on. We tried. And tried. But couldn’t fix them. I remind … Continue reading
Posted in broken things, Charlie Shedd, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged broken hearts, broken things, Charlie Shedd, God answers prayer, God bottles our tears, prayer
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REIGN, REIN, AND RAIN
Reign in me with the perfect law of love. Your bond servant I will gladly be. Put an awl in my ear, Your voice I would hear. Reign in me, King Jesus, reign in me. . Rein me into your … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Holy Spirit, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, commitment, guidance, poem, prayer, reign reign rain, sanctification
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PRAISE HIM
PRAISE: God from whom all blessings flow: PRAY: Our Father, who art in Heaven, Blessed be your Wonderful Name, Your Acts, Your Love. Thank you for your daily provisions to us for our earthly and spiritual good. PRAISE: Him all … Continue reading
STAY AWAY FROM THE PIT
A notable quote by a little girl watching her grandfather digging out a septic tank, “I don’t hope I ever fall in that.” I’m thinking of this in regard to some of the sin and slime, so many little girls … Continue reading
PRAYER FOR AFGHANISTAN
Father God, in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, we intercede to you for the Afghan people. Behold the Afghan Christians who need your comfort. Breath on them with love and peace. Bring rest to them. Bring boldness to … Continue reading
Posted in prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged Afghanistan, angels, death, death of Christians, denial of Christ, forgiveness of sins, God's protection, martyrs, persecution, prayer
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HANDSFULL ON PURPOSE
Doing a copy, edit, post today. Feeling very thankful for the little things. I think of them like “handsfull on purpose” as Boaz told the field workers to do for Ruth. 2:16. Each time it happens, I get a glimpse … Continue reading
WE DO NOT WIN BY THE “MIGHT OF OUR HORSES”
While being stoned Stephen, being like Jesus, prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” (Acts 7:59) I hear of the martyrs of our day. … Continue reading
Posted in forgiveness, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged forgiveness, leaders, persecution, prayer
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A PRAYER FOR 2021
OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN – God I honor you. I don’t understand you. How are you in Heaven, but still in me and in Lin Soo on the other side of the globe? Your Holy Spirit dwells among … Continue reading
Posted in Lord's prayer, New Year, prayer, prayer for America
Tagged Lord's prayer, New Year, prayer, prayer for America
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AND, LORD, WOULD YOU JUST….
Of course, I’m in jest with the prayer below, but I have told you before that I sometimes even tell jokes to God. We have fun together! Same is true for the picture. I told my kids I needed a … Continue reading
Posted in "Tween God and Me, diet, me, prayer, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
Tagged diet, food, God and Me, prayer, Thanksgiving
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SUNDAY LEFTOVERS: WHEN IN A FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE
When the king and all his forces are united against you and you are in a fight for your life, these are good left-overs from my online visit to Ken Isom’s Sunday School class. Ken relates a personal story of … Continue reading
Posted in God's provision, God's purpose or will, politics, prayer, trust
Tagged 2 Chron. 20, God our Helper, God's purpose, politics, trust, victory over enemies
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