You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 (NIV) Have you ever noticed that when you’re facing a trial, it seems the devil is right there waiting to pour salt in your wound? I call this the devil’s
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Hebrews 13:8 (NIV) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Some of the most challenging times in our lives for trusting God are when things get difficult; like when facing a job layoff or when a child goes astray or gets into trouble with the law or when one of our family members is seriously ill. When
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Psalm 61:4 (NIV) I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. One of the most insecure times in my life was when I was out of work for over a year. This was also a time that I became close to God. In a strange way it was the worst and
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He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29 (NIV) Six years ago on a spring morning, I woke up and began my day as usual. As I made my way into the kitchen, however, it felt as if the ground began to move under me. I braced myself as I slammed into the
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And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus… Ephesians 2:6 (NIV) Recently my wife and I were having a much-needed evening alone. The children were all out, and we were able to talk for quite a while uninterrupted. I was really enjoying connecting with her on such a deep
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