Author Archives
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How Often Do You Pray?
A short devotion by Cheryl Zelenka “Pray without ceasing” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV) We make the mistake of calling out to God only when we are in despair, instead of talking to Him EVERY DAY. We need His help and… Read More ›
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Changing Seasons And An Unchanging God
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NKJV) “For I am the Lord, I do not change; Therefore… Read More ›
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Doubts Are Shades Of Gray
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is… Read More ›
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God Knows Your Frame
“For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.” Psalm 103:14 (NKJV) “Blows that hurt cleanse away evil, as do stripes the inner depths of the heart.” Proverbs 20:30 (NKJV) When we are in the midst of a trial,… Read More ›
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Billy Graham Believes The 2nd Coming of Jesus Is Near
Second Coming: Are You Ready To Face Trials? Dear One, My passion is to encourage and build up folks going through difficult times. However, I also feel a responsibility to remind my readers that we need to live our lives… Read More ›
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Is Your Name Written In The Book Of Life?
Dear One, You may be rebelling and walking away from God right now …. but He never gives up on you. Maybe you are deceived, caught up in sin, or have yet to call Him Lord. However, He is faithful… Read More ›
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Make More Room for the Holy Spirit
“Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 5:5 (NKJV) “And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled… Read More ›
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Thankfully Use Each Day Wisely
“To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us — and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace,… Read More ›
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Live Life Thankfully By Serving Others
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 (NKJV) “But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.” Matthew 23:11 (NKJV) Every new day that arrives is a… Read More ›
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Are You A Humble Soldier Of God?
“A man’s pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor.” Proverbs 29:29 (NKJV) “The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.” Proverbs 15:33 (NKJV) It is not easy to submit and… Read More ›
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Are You God’s Compassionate Watering Can?
“He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and full of compassion. “ Psalm 111:4 (NKJV) “But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting; and my… Read More ›
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Practice Your Discernment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM5ILOsHLnw “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1 (NKJV) “Having a form of godliness but denying its… Read More ›
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Proverbs 31 Women Are Worth Seeking
“Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.”… Read More ›
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Godly Relationships: Do You Have A Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy?
“And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus” Acts 4:36 (NKJV) “The older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given… Read More ›
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Refining Fires of God
“I will bring the one–third through the fire, Will refine them as silver is refined, And test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, And I will answer them. I will say, ‘This is My people’; And each one… Read More ›
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Jesus Wept
“Jesus wept” John 11:35 (NKJV) “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 (NIV) Randy Alcorn, in his book called “Heaven,” believes that animals will be present in the Kingdom of… Read More ›
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Make God’s Desires Your Own
“A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.” Proverbs 13:19 (NKJV) “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you… Read More ›
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The Love Of God Includes Pruning
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” John 15:1-2 (NKJV)… Read More ›
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Blessed Are Those Who Trust In God
“And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.” Psalm 9:10 (NKJV) “I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my… Read More ›
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We Don't Know What Tomorrow Holds
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV “Look, all you who kindle a fire, who encircle yourselves with… Read More ›
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A Prayer for the Overwhelmed
A Prayer for those feeling OVERWHELMED: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (NKJV) Abba Father, You are my Lord and Provider, a shelter from the storms of life. The trials I am encountering right… Read More ›
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Crossed Paths and Godly Friends
LOL…. I love it when a dog smiles! Their unconditional love and absolute acceptance is so encouraging and heart warming. We really should stop using our eyes to judge people. This chick and dog are an odd couple but then,… Read More ›
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Trials Are The Soil In Which Faith Grows
“But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” 1 Peter 5:10 (NKJV) Storms, Struggles, Difficulties, Hardships, Ordeals, Traumas, Sorrows,… Read More ›
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There Is Power In His Name
“No one is like you, Lord; You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.” Jeremiah 10:6 (NKJV) In our twentieth century Western culture, personal names are little more than labels used to distinguish one person from another…. Read More ›
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Winter: A Spiritual Season
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 (NKjV) When my spiritual… Read More ›
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Hold Me Jesus
Hold Me Jesus by Rich Mullins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gBGGX3yvMo There are times when weariness steps in and tries to keep us down. Hopelessness adds to fatigue and gives depression new muscles. It is at these moments when we need to cry out… Read More ›
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Go!
“Pray that the Lord your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do.” Jeremiah 42:3 (NIV) “Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city,… Read More ›
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What Doesn't Kill Me Makes Me Stronger
Dear Ones, This story is NOT too good to be true. We serve a God of miracles and hope. I pray we all step out in faith when we hear God’s call to pray and act! cherylz1961
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Rejoice, Give God Thanks, & Let Go!
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him.” Psalm 28:7 (NKJV) Happy Fourth of July!! We have so much to… Read More ›
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Pray For Revival
“Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16 (NKJV) We need to pray for our President and the entire United States! Pray for… Read More ›