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Gideon…Exhausted but Still in Pursuit
Mighty warrior, what are your plans for today? Maybe you don’t see yourself as a mighty warrior but as a weak, exhausted infantryman slugging it out in the trenches…no glory…no awards. God called Gideon a mighty warrior before he sent him into battle! Why would the Almighty choose someone who was doubtful and afraid to…
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Noah Kept Nailing One Board at a Time
Ya gotta love that guy Noah. Some days on this earth are just plain hard. We seek the Lord and do our best to follow him wholeheartedly—but that doesn’t insulate us from set-backs and discouragement. Many days are exhausting. At times we wonder…is it worth it to keep pouring out my life? As a journalist,…
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Turn Failure into Something Delicious!
It was a colossal baking failure. “How did your muffins turn out?” hubby said. “Terrible!” “Then throw them out.” “Oh, no,” I said. “I can eat them.” Immediately I began thinking of ways to make them better. I’d made those muffins several times using raisins and dried apricots. But the raisins are high-calorie. Why not…
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Starting the New Year with Confidence
We’ve launched a new year and I’m wondering…did you start with confidence? I love filling in my calendar—special events and appointments I’ve already scheduled and lots of open spaces for opportunities God will send. What will he send in the coming months? Only he knows. I stand with open hands to receive what he’s already…