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Saturday, December 24, 2016, 11:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 (NIV). Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many...

“I think the person who takes a job in order to live—that is to say, for the money—has turned himself into a slave.”—Joseph Campbell. Many people have become slaves to their jobs, and they are in no way living for their true destiny and purpose in life; people are struggling hard to make ends...

Blessed last night, very Blessed. I haven't been able to sleep well in several years. Waking every 1 -2 hours. Husband said, every 10 to 15 minutes I'd pop my head up as if something had frightened me. I never had memory of that. Little by little this year my sleep improved, from 2 then 3 then...

I need advice on moving out. And starting a new life. I need to know that others can see the picture like me and I am not the bad person here. I've been unhappily living at home for the last few years. My mom is super controlling draining jealous and shameless. I know it doesn't make me look...

Friday, October 28, 2016, 8:32 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 86:11-17 (ESV). Teach Me Your Way (v. 11) Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. How do we...

Thursday, October 27, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 81 (NIV). Sing for Joy (vv. 1-5) Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob! Begin the music, strike the timbrel, play...

Thursday, October 13, 2016, 5:25 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “You Raise Me Up.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 44:1-8 (ESV). To the choirmaster. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah. O God, we have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us, what deeds you...

When life throws its curve balls at us, which it will, our natural reaction may be to immediately feel fear. Satan will use these occasions to try to get us to doubt God or to feel as though we are without resource. He will try to get us to feel as though our circumstances have control over our...

Thursday, June 23, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philippians 1:12-30 (ESV). Without Fear (vv. 12-14) I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the...

The Lord recently shared something with me about forgiveness that has tremendously helped me to forgive others. If you're also struggling with forgiveness I hope this will help you as much as it has helped me. Tonight I was struggling with the nature of forgiveness. Specifically, I was...

4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me ,saying 5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee;and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee,and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. 6 Then said I ,Ah,Lord GOD!behold,I can not speak:for I am a child. 7 But the LORD said...