Times of Painful Mercy
Sometimes God says no to our most earnest requests. We plead, we bargain, we pour out our hearts’ deepest…
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Bringing Sunshine to Others
“But may all who love [God] be like the sun when it rises in its strength.”…
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Refreshing Signs of Life
Spring has officially sprung. Signs of life are everywhere—and oh, how refreshing that is! When looking for…
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The Thaw God Brings
“He spreads the snow like wool and scatters the frost like ashes. He hurls down his…
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Handling the Ache of Empty Arms
Don’t you love how we can express ourselves in different ways? For some, their chosen avenue…
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Let’s Cause Others to Rejoice
“May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope…
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Times of Crisis: Only God
Times of crisis come to us all. None of us is exempt. Some we see coming,…
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The Hope of Abundance After Testing
“For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver . . . we went through…
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A Touch of Christmas for Easter
Easter is fast approaching—the time to celebrate our risen Lord and our hope of heaven in…
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God’s Mercy Meets Us in Our Desperate Need
“ . . . may your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in…
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New Year’s Blessings For You, Mother of the Bride
As we begin a new year together, Mother of the Bride, may I pray these blessings…
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Vital Behind-the-Scenes Forces We Need
“. . . your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance…
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Hungry For More: Ice Cream and God’s Word
Maybe just another bite. That’s what I often think as I’m standing at my kitchen counter eating…
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Encouragement and Wisdom for the Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Bride, I’d love to start 2022 wedding planning off by offering you encouragement…
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Wait—The Blessing Is On the Way
Are any of you still waiting for a blessing you hoped would come last month, last…
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Radical Faith Prepares for Answered Prayer
“And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored…
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Let Your Life Provide a Well-Paved Path for Others
Pain. Grief. Weakness. Limitations. None of us welcome these unwanted visitors—especially when they take up long-term residence…
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A Scriptural New Year’s Blessing and Prayer for You
Happy 2021, everyone! I’m sure we’re all glad to have 2020 behind us and are hoping…
