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21 Oct

Encouragement for the Praying Heart

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Prayer Life
Prayer is where I wrestle with the will of God, until all I want is the will of God. It happens when He says, “No.” and I want to hear “Yes.” My heart hesitates when waiting is the best choice and “now” is my choice. If I’m facing what doesn’t...
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15 Jan

When A Miracle Finds Us

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Prayer Life
What makes a situation look impossible? Our answers may vary depending on the factors and the level of our faith. But when a hard truth captures me with a restriction that limits me, this truth frees me: With God, all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26) His ways continue to boggle...
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30 Jan

An Appointment with The Undone

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Next Step Series,  Prayer Life
As the pace of life quickened several months ago, I felt the need to slow down. My current bible reading plan is a chapter a day. It allows me to linger longer with Christ on the shores of Galilee. I can pause and see His priesthood in action in Hebrews....
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07 Nov

The POWER of a Prayer Partnership

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Growing A Friendship Series,  Prayer Life
Trust between two people is a treasured gift. Throw in a commitment to grow in Christ through prayer and you may have the makings of a prayer partnership. My first attempt many years ago fell flat. Neither my college roommate nor I felt comfortable praying out loud. Unfortunately, we didn’t...
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18 Apr

Where Did You Leave Your Last Prayer?

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Prayer Life
A few weeks ago, my prayer devotional began with this question: Of the things I strive to accomplish, what should I leave in God’s hands? My knee-jerk reaction said, “Everything.”  Simple tasks, desperate cries and seemingly impossible dreams each fit snugly in His care. Then with a deeper reflection I...
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22 Nov

A Different Kind of Thankful Feast

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Prayer Life
My Thanksgiving plans are different this year. My brother’s recent surgery and other family members’ schedules placed our usual gathering on pause until Christmas. We’ve adjusted to our new plan and we’re still counting our blessings. I’ll prepare a meal for the few who will gather at my home. But...
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