Blessing

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May 27, 2020
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Divine double take

Are you ready for some good news?   With the eyes of Jesus, you can see the people in your […]
May 26, 2020
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Overtime!

Are you ready for some good news? If you suddenly find yourself in a greater challenge than you originally expected, […]
May 25, 2020
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Remembering

Are you ready for some good news?   When you rehearse God’s presence in the past, you’ll find fresh faith […]
May 22, 2020
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You’re a Kintsugi Vessel!

Are you ready for some good news? Since the 15th century, the Japanese have made pottery repair an art form. […]
May 21, 2020
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What good is it?

Are you ready for some good news?   God never lets the rubble of your life go to waste—He builds […]
May 20, 2020
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Out of the rubble of Covid-19

Are you ready for some good news? As ancient cities were rebuilt on the mound of ruins of the former […]
May 19, 2020

God longs to restore you

God is a Father who longs to restore what has been broken, lost or destroyed.   Many people have lost […]
May 18, 2020

Burned by legalism

When Jesus gives you an assignment, it isn’t law, it’s grace.   After a night of fruitless toil on the […]
May 15, 2020

The blessing of Jesus’ commands

Jesus’ commands aren’t burdens—they’re blessings.   My spiritual father, Dudley Hall, taught me years ago that inside of every divine […]
May 14, 2020

Tired and empty?

When we feel tired and empty, Jesus gives us new vision.   Luke’s marvelous story of the miraculous catch of […]
May 13, 2020

Coming up empty

If you’re empty, Jesus is near.   Luke’s well-known narrative of the miraculous catch of fish begins with empty boats […]
May 12, 2020

Through Jesus’ eyes

Jesus knows where the fish are!   I never was much of a fisherman.   During my childhood days, I’d […]
May 11, 2020

Overcoming the storm of guilt

Jesus came to face the most insurmountable storm of all—human guilt.   Matthew, Mark and Luke all record the harrowing […]
May 8, 2020

Life’s storms are temporary

Storms are temporary because God’s power is permanent.   When you shouldn’t be afraid of a storm but are, Jesus […]
May 7, 2020

Why are you afraid?

Maybe Jesus asked this question because He was genuinely curious.   When you have little faith, Jesus doesn’t condemn you—He […]
May 6, 2020
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A very strange question

Here’s one of the strangest questions Jesus ever asked.   When Jesus asks, “Why are you afraid?” it isn’t because […]
April 30, 2020

There are no ordinary people!

When you see others through the eyes of Christ, you’ll discover them to be “everlasting splendors” who Jesus invites into […]
February 2, 2024
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Unashamed of the Gospel

I bless you to be “Not ashamed of the Gospel, For it is the power of God For salvation to […]
January 25, 2024
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Manna From Heaven

“Behold, I am about to rain bread From heaven For you.” With those words of the Lord to His people […]
January 19, 2024
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A Blessing to Be Fruitful

As God blessed the man and woman Whom He had created in His own image, I bless you this New […]
January 5, 2024
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You’re Appointed

“Before you were born … I appointed you….” (Jer. 1:5) Before you were born, God saw you, Knew you, And […]
December 25, 2023
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Merry Christmas!

Absolutely, here’s an inclusion to the message addressing those who might be feeling alone or struggling: Merry Christmas! Today, as […]
December 22, 2023
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Win Against Worry

It’s hard to corral A cowardly thought. It’s tough to tame An unwelcome worry. It’s easier to redirect Your mind— […]
December 21, 2023
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Wear the Robe Your Father Gave You

I bless you to Wear the robe your father gives you.   When Jacob played favorites And gave his youngest […]
December 13, 2023
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The Blessing of Discernment

I bless you to discern What is right and best By the abiding presence of the Spirit. Beloved, God cares […]
December 5, 2023
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Made For Joy

You are made for joy, Child of God, Everlasting Joy. It means desert times, No matter how searing, Do not […]
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