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God Sees Through The Chaos
I do so love the testimony of Corrie ten Boom and how her ministry of love and forgiveness continued on until her death. This story blessed me and I hope it blesses you as well. During Corrie’s presentations to audiences,… Read More ›
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Listen and Silent: Prayer Time!
So, how are you spending your prayer time?? Just a thought! ”He says, ‘Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 (NIV) ““Give ear, O… Read More ›
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Pray Without Ceasing & CHOOSE To Be Joyful
It is not always easy to be joyful at ALL times. However, with the right perspective and a thankful heart we can try to change our attitude. Pain, loneliness, sorrow are all a part of life. We can become bitter… Read More ›
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His Amazing Grace
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Fall On His Grace!
“And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10 GRACE: “God’s Riches At… Read More ›
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Is Prayer Your Spare Tire?
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;I will guide you with My eye.” Psalm 32:8 (NKJV) “For this is God,Our God forever and ever;He will be our guideEven to death.” Psalm 48:14 (NKJV) So… Read More ›
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A Gentle Answer Is Always Wise
When anger rises within you, consider the power found within a softly spoken word. An enemy who is hard of hearing and unable to hear shouts of fury will strive to hear a whisper. Although you may FEEL like yelling… Read More ›
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Pearls and Diamonds
“Deep in the center of the earth, a diamond is formed. Though many will admire its beauty and usefulness, when its formation is complete, none views the process by which it is formed. It is hidden, unseen, in the darkness. … Read More ›
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Pray, Pray, Pray!!
A Good Reminder!! “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV cherylz1961
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My JOB BIBLE STUDY IS NOW ON SALE!
DIVINE INTERRUPTIONS: A Bible Study Through The Book Of Job is now ONLY $10.04 on Amazon!!! Normally, it is priced at $12.95. (Kindle version is just $2.99) If you are going through a struggle, the book of Job is full of… Read More ›
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Hope Is Found In The Dark
Hope is born in the dark. Like a lighthouse calling out to a lost ship at sea, it will safely bring you through your personal storm. It will encourage and guide you to safety. Hope is found in the arms… Read More ›
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Compassion
Compassion is having a sense of concern over another person’s need or pain. It includes pity, sympathy, and empathy. Our Lord Jesus was, and will always be, full of compassion. “He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; the… Read More ›
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A Prayer For Spiritual Seasons
Spring is here! There are seasons in our spiritual walk. I pray that you REST in your WINTER, FERTILIZE your seeds with the Living Word during SPRING, Glorify God with songs of PRAISE during your SUMMER, and REAP a harvest… Read More ›
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Take Time To Priase God and Smile
This is just a lot of fun!!! Enjoy and listen!!https://www.youtube.com/embed/-iP27eatYxE cherylz1961
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Rise From Your Ashes
Right after my brain surgery, I was alone while recovering in an assisted living facility in Phoenix, AZ. My life was so uncertain. My dream home in Oregon was sold, my teaching career seemed to be over, I didn’t… Read More ›
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Will YOU Share In The Sufferings Of Christ?
“And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center.” John 19:17-18 (NKJV)… Read More ›
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Hope Radiates In The Dark
“Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work: You don’t give up.” ~Anne Lamott http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/Christianity/2009/01/Hope-Quotes-from-Christian-Leaders.aspx?p=2 Unexpected storms often… Read More ›
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Is Your Life A Living Love Song For God?
A love song always includes praises for the object of our affection. Would you like to make your life a living love song for God? What would that look like in your eyes? Starting today, how can you make… Read More ›
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The Provisions Of God
What comfort there is in knowing that our God will provide for our every need!! It is a safety net I gladly accept. He will feed the poor and help us through every adversity. We merely need to pray and… Read More ›
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Joys & Sorrows: God Loves Balanced Scales
Our life on earth will have times of hardship and tribulation, but there will also be times of joy and prosperity. We do not know what each new day will bring but we do know that God walks alongside us… Read More ›
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Compassion Is Love In Action
Compassion is love put into action. In Greek “Compassion” is defined as “Inward Affection, Pity or Sympathy, Yearning.” What compassion really means is “Suffering With Another!” It does not stand still or permit us to ignore problems. It will never turn away… Read More ›
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What Have You Placed At The Foot Of The Cross?
“Our sins twisted the crown of thorns; our sins drove the nails into His hands and feet; on account of our sins His blood was shed. Surely the thought of Christ crucified should make us loathe all sin.” ~J.C. Ryle… Read More ›
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The Promise of Knowledge & Wisdom
A devotion by Cheryl Zelenka http://facingtrials.com “The ultimate ground of faith and knowledge is confidence in God.” ~ Charles Hodge http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/10-bible-verses-about-knowledge/#ixzz2wAFsNz8H “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various… Read More ›
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A Fool
“Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from ANY direction.” ~Unknown “Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.” Proverbs 28:26 (NIV) “And God gave… Read More ›
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God Knows What You Can Handle
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1… Read More ›
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Perseverance and the Donkey
One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered… Read More ›
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Quick Christian Encouragement on Facebook
If you are in need of some quick daily encouragement please visit my FB Author page athttps://www.facebook.com/cherylzelenkaauthor cherylz1961
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Psalm 91
Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him… Read More ›
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Roll Over And Look At The Stars
“Through affliction, He teaches us precious lessons that otherwise we would never learn. By affliction, He shows us our emptiness and weakness, draws us to the throne of grace, purifies our affections, weans us from the world and makes us… Read More ›
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How would you like a free signed copy of my book DIVINE INTERRUPTIONS: A BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JOB? Just go to the link below and enter my GoodReads giveaway. It doesn’t cost anything to enter. Be sure… Read More ›