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“Come!” answered Jesus. So, Peter got out of the boat and started walking on the water to Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he was afraid and started to sink down in the water. “Save me, Lord!” he cried— Matthew 14:29-30 (GNT). When I read the story of Peter taking a step out …

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“I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds”—Psalm 9:1 (NIV). Did you know that giving thanks is not a spontaneous emotion? It’s a habit we must develop, according to an article by Pastor Rick McDaniel. After reading McDaniel’s article, I contemplated the above statement. …

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“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back …

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“God is not a God of disorder but a God of peace” – 1 Corinthians 14:33 (GW). Recently, during my morning time with God, I grabbed my prayer journal before opening my Bible. I needed peace. Needed to pen my thoughts to my Heavenly Father. Seeing, in writing, what was really bothering me helped me …

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“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another” – 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT).  In late spring, I purchased a small plant on a close-out sale. The tag stated it was a Morning Glory vine. I love the cheerful flowers, but I …

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“But when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be filled with power, and you will be witnesses for me in Jerusalem, in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth”—Acts 1:8 (GNT).  I never thought I’d be sharing the gospel message in Wal-Mart. The timing was right, but I …

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“Yes, be bold and strong! Banish fear and doubt! For remember, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go”— Joshua 1:9 (TLB). At one time or another in our Christian walk, I imagine most of us doubt God and His love for us. Some of us may doubt, after years of praying, that …

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“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.  I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds”— Psalm 77:11-12 (NIV). If you’re like most people, you probably don’t want to dwell on past mistakes and regrets. Sometimes, it’s difficult to purge those …

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“He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more”— John 15:2 (NLT). Each year as the summer wanes, I force myself to continue pruning my flowers or deadheading them. In the horticulture world, deadheading means removing faded blooms, …

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“At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen”—Isaiah 60:22 (NLT).  Time seems to pass more quickly as we get older. Andy Rooney, American radio and television writer, once said, “Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.” However, when we’re waiting …

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