Take Shelter

Young King David inspires me most when he races to the battlefield with no armor, no sword, no army ready to fight beside him. Armed with a sling and a stone he defeats Goliath then takes the sword of the defeated enemy and decapitates him. From insult to injury … Goliath insulted our Lord and …

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Forgive Me …

I’M SO IN LOVE with this BRAVE WOMAN. I’ve betrayed her. I’ve not loved her at full capacity. I’ve fed her lies & once told her she wasn’t good enough. I’ve allowed her to be broken. I’ve allowed her to run through brick walls & battle for others who won’t even stand for her. I …

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Dangerous Territory

Imagine standing in front of a raging river, one so swollen that it has surpassed flood stage. Dangerous, powerful, roaring, unpredictable water. At first glance, it may appear too dangerous of a circumstance to step forward. When in reality it is far more dangerous to not step forward in faith. Sometimes God calls us to …

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Quick to Judge

One of my most favorite names for Jesus is Teacher. Mary and Martha often called Him Teacher as did the disciples, scribes and Pharisees. We are learning from His teachings each day, or at least we hope we are. The Teacher teaches us through trials, circumstances, relationships, through others (good, bad, indifferent), difficulties, opportunities, provision, …

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Taking the Bait

We should ALL have but ONE enemy- satan. Satan waits and watches. He is a calculated hunter whose primary purpose is to steal, kill, destroy, bait, trap and ensnare us. The bait of satan comes in many forms; the spirit of unforgiveness, bitterness, jealousy, and probably the deadliest bait of all, the spirit of offense. …

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