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February 21, 2024
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No Lack of Manna

“Whoever gathered much had nothing left over, And whoever gathered little had no lack.” (Ex. 16:18) The Israelites in the […]
February 20, 2024
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Stop Striving to be Righteous

I bless you today To revel in the “Righteousness of God Manifested apart from the law.” (Romans 3:22)   What […]
February 19, 2024
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A Blessing to Repent in a Better Way

I bless you to repent, To “change your way of thinking,” Not under the threat of God, But compelled by […]
February 16, 2024
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The Fire Inside Your Bones

I bless your bones To feel God’s call Like a fire Burning In your marrow— A blaze of grace And […]
February 15, 2024
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Seduced By God

I bless you to be Smitten By the beauty of God’s holiness As was Jeremiah. Your English translation Won’t dare […]
February 14, 2024
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God’s Valentine to You

Here’s God’s valentine note To you, His beloved— A blessing from Paul’s pen: “According to the riches of his glory […]
February 13, 2024
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Forget Your Sin

I bless you today to forget about your sin The way God has. What? The heart protests: But I still […]
February 12, 2024
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To Live as God’s Righteousness

Receive the promise Of the Lord Through His prophet Jeremiah: “’Behold, the days are coming,’ Declares the Lord, ‘When I […]
February 9, 2024
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This is the Day

This is the day. There are plenty of challenges in every day. Any day can present a conflict in need […]
February 8, 2024
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A Good Mystery

The mystery Has been made known To you In Christ. (Eph 1:9) Let’s be clear, This isn’t a whodunnit. You […]
February 7, 2024
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Draw Near to God

You’re near to God. An insider. Up close. Secret access. Paul says it plainly: “In Christ, you who once Were […]
February 6, 2024
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No Worries!

No worries! It isn’t a figure of speech— It’s a promise, A real possibility. When Jesus said “Do not be […]
May 5, 2023
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Do You Feel Like a Slave to Sin?

Child of God, You are no slave to sin. Paul says it plainly: “[Your] old self was crucified With Him […]
May 4, 2023
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Forget the Past and Forge Ahead

I bless you that, “Forgetting What lies Behind And straining Forward To what lies Ahead,” You will be able to […]
April 25, 2023
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Little by Little

If your spiritual progress feels slow And your victories seem small— GOOD! God gives His people their Promised Lands “Little […]
April 19, 2023
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A Miracle in the Making

Maybe your miracle Is in the next cool dip In the Jordan. Proud General Naaman’s leprosy Had a cure— Wash […]
April 18, 2023
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A Blessing to Persevere

I bless you to keep sowing Because … In due season You will reap! (Gal. 6:9) Hell can’t crush your […]
April 12, 2023
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A Blessing for Patience and Joy

I bless you today to be “Strengthened With all power, According to his glorious might, For all endurance And patience […]
March 7, 2023
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Where is the Lamb?

Isaac was confused As he hiked up Mt. Moriah, “Behold, the fire and the wood, But where is the lamb?” […]
February 21, 2023
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What if the Prodigal Had Known?

When the younger brother Who’d abased himself in a faraway land Decided to go home He crafted a repentance speech: […]
February 17, 2023
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Can you Enjoy Repenting?

If God’s kindness is meant To lead you to repentance” (Rom. 2:4) I bless you to experience The love of […]
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