Now Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD, more than all who were before him. 1 Kings 16:30 Ahab was an evil King. He worshiped idols and “did more to provoke the Lord God of Israel to anger than all of the kings of Israel who…
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…pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 When my husband is away on business I want him to call me every night. When I go away for a few days to a retreat or on vacation with my sisters he expects to hear from me as well. These are not phone calls to…
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But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward. Proverbs 18:11b (NKJV) Life has its ups and downs. When we’re “up” and things are going our way, we tend to forget about needing hope in more difficult times. When we’re “down” and life is trying, then we can get so lost in…
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Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; For the LORD will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught. Proverbs 3:25-26 Not usually being one for cute sayings, today I was reminded of this one: “If God brings you to…
Read MoreIf he hears you, you have gained your brother. Matthew 18:15b A woman was doing some long awaited yard work. There was one stand of weeds that had grown thick and tall. She was digging them out by the roots. It was a lot of work and a neighbor noticed. He grabbed his weed-whacker and…
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For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite. Isaiah…
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