Tag: hope
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Have you tasted God’s goodness?
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Psalm 34:8 (ESV) David killed the Philistine giant, Goliath, and saved the Israelites from defeat. Years later, David fled from King Saul into the land of the Philistines. Soon, the Philistines recognized him and brought him before…
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Graduation, a celebration of God’s future work through you
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 Yesterday, I attended the University of Redlands School of Business Graduation Celebration, and today, I was honored to be invited to a student’s family celebration. This young…
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Where is God’s lovingkindness leading you?
All the paths of the Lord are lovingkindness and truth It is a great and awesome thing that God gave Himself, so that men and women would be able to live with Him forever. Declare His lovingkindness in the morning and His faithfulness by night! The Lord is gracious and merciful; Slow to anger and…
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Can Christians Save America From Decline?
Sanctuary in Melk, Austria Benedictine Abbey When Solomon’s temple was ready to be dedicated to Yahweh, singers cloted in fine linen, with cymbals, harps and lyres, stood east of the altar, and 120 priests blew trumpets in unison with the singers glorifying Yahweh. When they praised God, and said, “He indeed is good for His…
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Are you waiting on the Lord?
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young…
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3 promises for those who wait for the Lord
Have you not known? Have you not heard?The LORD is the everlasting God,the Creator of the ends of the earth.He does not faint or grow weary; His understanding is unsearchable.He gives power to the faint,and to him who has no might He increases strength.Even youths shall faint and be weary,and young men shall fall exhausted;but…
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The forever gift of Christmas … Jesus
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. … And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:1, 14 God, Creator of the Universe,…
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Pray the Scriptures when life hurts … A Review
I first heard of “praying the Scriptures” from a man who was comforting a woman in pain with very little hope. He showed her how to pray through Psalm 23. I then practiced praying the Psalms. I had not thought of praying the rest of the Bible, until I read Kevin Johnson’s book, Pray the…