Tag: power of prayer
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I Want to be Right! – Encouragement for Today
“For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed — a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.’” Romans 1:17 My desire to be right is strong. Something in me always wants to prove my point, not make mistakes or let others…
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There’s power in the prayer
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So now what about when God tells us, ‘yes?’ A few weeks ago, I was inspired to tell you about God telling me ‘no’ to something I at one point prayed enthusiastically for. I never thought it would be almost as difficult as when he said, ‘yes.’You’ve probably seen the film […] Click here to…
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The Family That Prays Together…
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My younger sister, Lauren, and her husband, Scott, pulled up to my house in their 18-year-old car, their belongings piled high in the backseat. I took a deep breath and walked to the door to greet them, trying to push aside the worries that had besieged me since I’d […] Click here to view original…
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Putting the ‘Thanks’ Back in Thanksgiving
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Psalms 118:1 An old pastor and his wife invited a new young couple in the church over for Thanksgiving dinner. As the couple entered the home, they smelled the wonderful turkey and all the trimmings in the kitchen. As…