Tag: James 5:16

The Practice of Prayer

“The earnest prayer of a righteous person has wonderful results.” James 5:16 NLT. My thoughts and comments today are about, “the practice of prayer.” Prayer is asking God for only what is His will to provide. Friendships do not grow without some sincere measure of communication. Why would that be […]

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About God and Governments

Above pride of nation, be a servant and soldier of the Lord Jesus. “Are You not ruler over all the kingdoms of the nations?“ 2 Chronicles 20:6 NAS. My thoughts and comments today are “about God and governments.” As we celebrate our nation’s birthday and heritage, it seems an appropriate […]

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God and Governments

My devotional thoughts today are a reprise from the archives of EDL first shared in July 2009, yet remains relevant on this anniversary of our nation’s founding. There is so much upheaval – religious, financial, social, and political – in our world today that it seems advisable to consider anew […]

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Prayers God Hears

 When listening to a person’s words, be sure to hear their heart. “God has surely listened and heard my voice in prayer.” Psalm 66:19 NIV. Have you ever been listening to someone, then realized you had not heard very much of what they were saying? I think everyone has on […]

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Handle with Prayer

“Jesus . . spent the night praying.” Luke 6:12 NIV. Every care and consideration about your life should be handled with prayer. My thoughts and comments today are, “handle with prayer.” For all that you do know there is so much that none of us can know completely. For all […]

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