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“My girl, some boats are for the river and some are for the ocean.”
“A voice spoke inside his head, thousands of voices speaking in one whisper. Suddenly Gabe’s words coalesced in his mind and began to take shape, no longer sounding so insane. Joe froze. Something about the look in Gabe’s eye made him terrified, and he couldn’t stare into its magnificence any longer. “Do not be afraid, Joe,” Gabe whispered without moving his lips. Joe felt the tickle of air behind his ear, as if the whisper was all around him, undeniable and inescapable. It was anything but comforting. He”
― False River
― False River
“His jaw was covered in a stubble that was likely going on four days of growth. She loved that only she knew that about him—the rate at which his beard grew. Day four was her favorite day. “No”
― False River
― False River
“Just because God can doesn’t mean He will. But just because He hasn’t doesn’t mean He won’t. The bottom line is that He is able. And because He is able, and because He is love, our hearts are completely secure in every situation, no matter how desperate or chronic or time-sensitive.”
― God is Able
― God is Able
“What kind of believer do you have to be to voice a doxology from within a tight space and a tense situation you really, really want to get out of? The kind who knows that timing is everything. The kind who draws the connection between their current circumstances and the power of God, the way Paul chose to do it. The kind who leaves the mountain of crisis long enough to cross the sturdy bridge of faith that leads directly to God’s ability.”
― God is Able
― God is Able
“What do you do when God has commissioned you but you don’t know the next step? Listen to what the Bible says about David: “The Spirit of the LORD came upon David in power” from that day. So David began to do great things for God, right? Wrong! The anointed shepherd boy took care of his responsibilities. He returned to caring for his father’s sheep. What should you do when God has called you but you don’t know what to do next? I certainly can’t take the Spirit’s job, but here’s a good principle: Keep studying God’s Word and listening to His voice; but while you’re listening, take care of the responsibilities He has given you.”
― A Heart Like His: Intimate Reflections on the Life of David
― A Heart Like His: Intimate Reflections on the Life of David
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