For All People

In 1 Kings 8 Solomon is dedicating the just completed temple to God. A great assembly is gathered “from the entrance of Hamath to the brook of Egypt, before the LORD our God (1 Kings 8:65).” The priests have “brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, into the inner sanctuary […]

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Prayer Journey — Life

From the beginning of time to this moment, you’ve been there. You created this world and everything in it. I do not understand why you placed me here at this moment — gave me breath and life. I watch as others come and go from this life. I see the new born and the aged; […]

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God’s Reassurance

I stand on the beach as waves pound the shore — large waves crashing with a thunderous roar. A strong wind presses against me, throwing me off balance. The vastness of the ocean is hard to grasp with seemingly infinite waves disappearing into the horizon. Yet the power of the ocean seems inadequate to describe […]

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You Are Uniquely Crafted

Ephesians 2:10 tells us, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them (NASB).” It is a reminder that we are created by God; we are His workmanship. We are uniquely crafted by God for His purposes. He desires for us […]

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Prayer Journey — His Hand

Your touch dear Lord; your hand; your presence. You are evident in each day, gently nudging; prompting; pointing me in the right direction. I praise you this day for your Word; your love; your grace; your caring hand upon my life. I give you praise this day dear God. Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty […]

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Sunday Praise

Praise the LORD!Praise the LORD from the heavens;Praise Him in the heights!Praise Him, all His angels;Praise Him, all His hosts!Praise Him, sun and moon;Praise Him, all stars of light!Praise Him, highest heavens,And the waters that are above the heavens!Let them praise the name of the LORD,For He commanded and they were created. – Psalm 148:1-5 […]

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Overtaken by Trauma

The wave of trauma rises up before me, towering higher and higher. I cannot stop it from crashing over me, engulfing me in a torrent of many waters. The current of grief whisks me away. I am helpless. I cannot stop its force. The suffering twists my body, embroiling me in a sea of grief. […]

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