Month: October 2011

Barricades and Barriers

“Jesus said, ‘Take away the stone.’” John 11:39 NKJV “Obedience opens unforeseen possibilities.” My thoughts today are about “barricades and barriers.” Much of the time, people resign themselves to a life hindered by barricades and/or barriers. Barricades are things and ways with which you make it difficult for God and […]

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A note of information

Dear Friends, As yesterday was a travel day, I am writing now to let you know that there may not be a daily devotional until sometime next week. We are with a circle of pastors for a few days of fellowship and teaching and the schedule does not easily accommodate […]

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Coincidence or Providence?

“Let me . . glean . . after him in whose sight I may find favor.” Ruth 2:2 NKJV “Occurrences of divine providence benevolently intersect your path every day.” My thoughts today ask, “coincidence or providence?” Everyone has unexpected and unexplainable occurrences so obviously out of the ordinary course of […]

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Distress

“You . . enlarged me when I was in distress.” Psalm 4:1 NIV “Life is not fair, but God is righteous. Life is not easy, but His grace is sufficient.” My thoughts today are about “distress.” “Life is not fair!” I have heard it said to me many times in […]

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Applying Truth

“The Lord gives wisdom . . from His mouth come knowledge and understanding” Proverbs 2:6 NIV “Wisdom is the art of applying God’s truth correctly.” My thoughts today are about “applying truth.” How well you do in life will be greatly impacted by the quality of your formal education and […]

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