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God’s Provisions

A.W. Tozer said… “The sovereign God wants to be loved for Himself and honoured for Himself, but that is only part of what He wants. The other part is that He wants us to know that when we have Him … Continue reading

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How Do You See The World?

Philippians 2:4-6…. “Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God…” It is a … Continue reading

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Contentment

Wise words by Augustine… Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure; where your treasure is, there is your heart; where your heart is, there is your happiness. Augustine spoke a huge amount of truth! Are you contented today? Are … Continue reading

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We Must Focus on God!

Psalm 147:4 & 5….”He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.” As I awoke this morning, I heard the wind blowing. I … Continue reading

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The Time Zone of Worry

Worry lives in the time zone of tomorrow. Jesus cautioned: “Don’t worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear” (Matthew 6:25). Notice the stress described is all … Continue reading

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What is True Contentment?

G.K. Chesterton wrote…. “True contentment is a real, even an active, virtue—not only affirmative but creative. It is the power of getting out of any situation all there is in it.” Most of us have confessed, “I am just not … Continue reading

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Our God is Perfect

The people said of Jesus, “He has done everything well” (Mark 7:37). Jesus never messed up. He never made a mistake. Everything that Christ did was accomplished with magnificent perfection. That was true then, and it is true today also. … Continue reading

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Finding the Place of Rest

Psalm 62:1-2… “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” Restlessness and busyness are parts of life we deal … Continue reading

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How to Wait on God

“Wait for the Lord; be courageous and let your heart be strong. Wait for the Lord” (Psalm 27:14). What does it mean to wait upon the Lord? It involves: Stillness Trust Rest Quiet

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Why Am I Not Surprised?

In 2007 I am not surprised By all God’s goodness and all He has supplied- As I enter 2008- I’ll not be surprised-I know His love is so Great! And in His grace I’ll abide! Ephesians 2:4-9 …”But because of … Continue reading

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