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Obadiah
Obadiah, writer of the shortest “book” of the Old Testament. Not much is known of this contemporary of Elijah, Micaiah or Jehu, but what he had to warn the Edomites, the descendants of Esau, Jacob’s brother can apply today. When … Continue reading
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Prayer For Repentance
Based on Hosea 14: “O Lord we Your people, return to You our God, For we have stumbled because of our iniquity and sinfulness; We will return to You, O LORD and say to You, “Take away all iniquity; Receive … Continue reading
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I John 5:18-21
1 John 5:18-21, “We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. We know that we are of God, and … Continue reading
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The Mountain I’m Climbing
The mountain I’m climbing is so steep, I have so far to go. Each step I take is a struggle for me, I go so very slow. I keep looking back wondering if, This is too hard for me, Maybe … Continue reading
Posted in Poetic Praise
Tagged "Praising God Through Poetry", Can't See the Peak, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian Poems, Christian Poetry, Christianity, Climbing, Don't Stop, Doubts, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God is My Strength, God Keeps Me Going, God's Love, Grace, He Fills My Heart With Joy, He Is Why I Believe, He Will Carry Me, Heavenly Father, His Help is Always There, His Love is Pouring Over Me, Hope, Hope in God, Inspiration, Inspirational Poems, Inspirational Poetry, Jesus With Me, Keep Going, Lord, Love, Mountains, Nancy Burr, Not Climbing Alone, Overwhelmed, Questions, Relationship, Sad, Spirituality, Steep Hills, Strength, Struggles, Surrender To God, Teaching, There's a Reason I Climb, Truth, Want to Give Up, Weary Steps
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Daniel’s Prayer – Let Us Pray
After seeking the Lord to reveal a dream and its meaning that King Nebuchadnezzar had, Daniel prayed this prayer in praise and thanks to the Lord of Lords. It is fitting even today, for the Lord has promised to always … Continue reading
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Tagged Amos, Bible, Bible Teaching, Daniel, Daniel's Prayer, Dreams, Encouragement, Faith, Genesis, God, God's Children, God's Love, God's Servants, Gospel of John, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible New Living Translation (NLT), Hope, Inspiration, King Nebuchadnezzar, Lord, Lord of Lords, NLT - New Living Translation, Prayer, Prayer for Knowledge, Prayer for Wisdom, Psalms, Relationship, Revealed, Scriptures, Secrets, Spiritual Intimacy, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Visions, Word of God
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Liberty or Freedom?
2 Corinthians 3:17, “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man … Continue reading
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Prayer For God’s Perfect Will
Father in Heaven; Almighty and Exalted Heavenly Father, we praise You for your majesty and glory. You are awesome above all things, on earth and in Heaven! You are worthy of our praise and our worship for there is nothing … Continue reading
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Wisdom Shouts In The Streets!
A preacher or teacher should never start out a lesson by saying they’re sorry. But I’m breaking that rule. I KNOW that some are tired of seeing how the Scriptures from the past have such an influence on what is … Continue reading
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Power of The Word of God
“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the … Continue reading
Posted in 'Nuff Said!
Tagged 'Nuff Said!, 2 Corinthians, Bible, Choices, Christianity, Discernment, Disobedience, Encouragement, Enemy, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Hammer, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Helmet of Salvation, Holy Bible, Inspiration, Jeremiah, Lord, Nicolaitans, Not Carnal, Obedience, Punishment, Relationship, Repentance, Revelation, Scriptures, Sexual immorality, Spirituality, Strength, Strongholds, Sword, Teaching, Truth, Two-Edged Sword, Warfare, Word of God
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I John 5:14-17
1 John 5:14-17, “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we … Continue reading
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Psalm 106 Excerpts – A Study
I’ve stated it several times in my teaching that many things that have happened in the past in the Bible, we can find a correlation in this modern day we live, mainly because man’s nature, fallen human nature does NOT … Continue reading
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The Lighthouse In The Storm . . .
When days were calm and times were bright; We smiled with joy at the sight; For we could see that things were fair; The summer breeze and fragrant air. The family ties were held on tight And love was there … Continue reading
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Fruit For Thought
Yeah, I know, that title! I have a category on my website that most of you who follow me is called “Food For Thought” where I post usually shorter articles, not always mine, that cause a person reading them to … Continue reading
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Prayer For The Nations
March 29, 2020 has been designated a day of prayer and fasting for the Nations and for the situation concerning the Coronavirus. Heavenly Father; Lord we come to You today in meekness and humility. We acknowledge, as Your children, Your … Continue reading
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Rise Up, O God, and Judge The Earth
I absolutely LOVE the Word of God! Those of you who know me, either personally or online know this to be true. Some of you online have known me for twenty plus years! I also love to encourage people, God’s … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 John, 2 Timothy, Abyss, Agape, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Cliffs, Conviction, Convincing, Coronavirus, Counsel, Enemy's Tool, Faithfulness, Fear, Flu, God Almighty, God's Wisdom, Grace, Guilt, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Bible New Living Translation (NLT), Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Inspiring, Judge, Judgement, Lord, Love, Man's Wisdom, Ministry, Nations, NLT - New Living Translation, On Point, On Target, Panic, Perfect Love, Power, Psalm of Asaph, Psalms, Psychologists, Punishment, Redeemer, Relationship, Scriptural Principles, Scriptures, Service, Sound Mind, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, The Word of God, True Church, Trump Derangement Syndrome, Truth, United States of America, Word of God
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Prayer For Peace of Mind
Dearest Heavenly Father; Sovereign Lord, King of Kings we praise You and exalt your most holiest of Names! You are ever worthy of our praise and we magnify You in all things. Even though You are our Father and we … Continue reading
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I John 5:6-8
1 John 5:6-8, “This is He who came by water and blood–Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that … Continue reading
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Birth of The Bride
Many of you who have followed me on WordPress and have read my articles know that recently I have been doing a lot more warnings involving the Nation of the United States as well as other nations in general. The … Continue reading
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FOR THE LOVE OF GOD 
I John 5:9-11
1 John 5:9-11, “If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son. He who believes in the Son of God has the … Continue reading →