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August 17, 2022
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Digging Up Gold

  How odd, That the Apostle of grace, The church planter who fumed, At the prospect of the tiniest Dab […]
August 16, 2022

Know Him and His Power

I bless you today “That you may Know Him And the power Of His resurrection.” (Philippians 3:10) Christ wants you […]
August 15, 2022
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Doors Will Open

I bless you to know, Like imprisoned Paul, “That through prayer And the help of the Spirit Of Jesus Christ […]
August 12, 2022
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A Blessing to Rejoice Amidst Suffering

I bless you to “Rejoice insofar as You share Christ’s sufferings” (1 Peter 4:13, ESV).   May God’s grace Grow […]
August 11, 2022
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Unfazed by the Fire

“Beloved, Do not be surprised At the fiery trial When it comes upon you to test you As though something […]
August 10, 2022
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A Blessing for the Beloved

Beloved, It’s Peter’s term for the saints (1 Peter 4:12) Because That’s who you are. You are “One who is […]
August 9, 2022
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Remade

Join Jeremiah At the Potter’s house And observe.   Watch the craftsman At work, Choosing the clay lump, Holding it, […]
August 8, 2022
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The Blessing of Being Appointed

“Before you were born,” God told Jeremiah, “I appointed you a prophet…” (Jer. 1:5)   The predestined prophet Balked, saying: […]
August 5, 2022
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Multiply While Exiled

Confusing, Frustrating, Unfamiliar, Unstable, Like the Hebrews in Babylon, I bless you to: “Multiply there, And do not decrease.” (Jer. […]
August 4, 2022

A Blessing to Walk by the Spirit

Child of God, Receive the promise The Lord spoke through Paul:   “Walk by the Spirit, And you will not […]
August 3, 2022
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A Blessing Better than Accomplishment

I bless you to be fruitful today.   Fruitful, Not merely accomplished. Fruitful, Not merely successful.   To bear the […]
August 2, 2022
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A Blessing to Overflow with Fruit

May you overflow With the Spirit’s fruit today.   Love … God’s affection, selflessness, generosity. Joy …God’s laughter, light-heartedness, elation. […]
August 1, 2022

Being Loved Means Being Treasured

I bless you to Know, Experience, Apprehend, And Live In the love of God That “covers a multitude of sins” […]
July 29, 2022
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When Love Engulfs Sin

If love engulfs a Multitude of sins, Be swamped and soaked And saturated in The Love of God.   If […]
July 28, 2022

Love, Not Law, Defangs Sin

I bless you that the love of God That “covers a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8) Will fill you […]
July 27, 2022
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Narrow Truth

I bless you today To abide in the truth— To know the truth— “And the truth will Set you free.” […]
July 26, 2022
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They Will Come Back Home

Someone you love away from God? Someone you cherish trapped in Babylon?   I bless you to lay claim To […]
July 25, 2022

No More Condemnation

I bless you to Experience Enjoy Embrace The greater Glory and Power Of the New Covenant Of Grace in Jesus […]
July 22, 2022
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You are God’s Child

How does God feel about you? What does He think about you?   Hear the words of God toward The […]
July 21, 2022
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The Priestly Blessing for the Unborn Child

Little unborn one, The Lord bless you And keep you.   May He keep you close To His love; Keep […]
July 20, 2022
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Blessing the Unborn so Full of Wonder

I bless you Tiny image of God! Made fearfully and wonderfully (Psalm 139:13).   The miracle of your unborn life […]
July 19, 2022
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A Blessing for the Unborn Child

I bless you tiny life Made by God The Originator of Life!   Oh, what wonders Your Maker is making […]
July 18, 2022
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A Blessing for a Newly Conceived Child

I bless you wee one Who grows in the womb!   All things great Have grown From what was once […]
July 15, 2022
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Bloom Where You’re Planted

I bless you to bloom In the desert— To flourish In the season of exile. When Nebuchadnezzar’s troops Trotted off […]
July 14, 2022
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A Blessing to Escape Enemy Territory

I bless your spiritual eyes To see beyond the predicament Of Babylon And into the promise Of Restoration.   Receive […]
July 13, 2022

Turn Mourning Into Joy

As Jeremiah prophesied To the exiles, May God turn your “Mourning into joy …” “And give you gladness for sorrow.” […]
July 12, 2022

A Blessing to Weep No More

“Thus says the Lord: ‘Keep your voice from weeping, And your eyes from tears….” (Jer. 31:16) There is a time […]
July 11, 2022
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A Blessing Amidst Life’s Losses

  May the consolation Of the Holy Spirit Fill you so deeply today That you experience Jesus’ promised blessing:   […]
July 9, 2022
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A Blessing to Believe and Bask

I bless you to Believe and bask In who you are in Christ, “A chosen race, A royal priesthood, A […]
July 7, 2022

A Blessing to Know Whose You Are

I bless you to Know WHO you are And WHOSE you are. You are “A people for his own possession.” […]
July 6, 2022
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A Blessing for the Holy Nation

You’re part of “A holy nation” (1 Peter 2:9)— A “set apart” people, Uniquely made for God, Privileged to enjoy […]
July 5, 2022
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A Blessing to Be a Royal Priest

You’re part of “A royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9)— The priests of the king’s domain, A kingdom of priests.   […]
July 4, 2022
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An Independence Day Blessing

May the real fireworks Burst in your inmost heart With joyful certainty of The greatest freedom of all— Freedom from […]
July 1, 2022
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A Generational Blessing

I bless you to Envision, Enjoy, And embrace The generational blessings That have snuck into your life, Without you knowing […]
June 30, 2022
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The Ultimate Racial Equality

I bless you to be part of the ultimate Racial reconciliation, The consummate equality In Christ. You’re a “chosen race” […]
June 29, 2022
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Destroying Idols

I bless you to rid yourself Of every idol, That you be shamed No more.   “Every goldsmith is Shame […]
June 28, 2022
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Blessed to Shine

Amidst a “twisted generation,” I bless you to “shine As a light in the world Holding fast to the Word […]
June 27, 2022
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A Worry-Free Life

I bless you today to “Not be anxious about anything, But in everything By prayer and supplication With thanksgiving, May […]
June 24, 2022
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A Blessing for Your Spiritual Appetite

I bless your spiritual appetite To be whet by The goodness of God.   It need not take a crisis […]
June 23, 2022
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A Blessing to Be Attracted to God’s Word

I bless you to Thirst for the Purity And Power Of God’s Word.   “Like newborn infants” May you “Crave […]
June 22, 2022
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A Blessing to Receive God’s Word

Beloved, Every word of scripture That you have heard and believed Is the very Truth Of Eternity Tucked away in […]
June 21, 2022
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Christ in you is the hope of glory

He “chose to make known how great … are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ […]
June 20, 2022
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Safe from the Storm

God held back storm winds for you. Not summer thunderstorm winds. Not tornado winds. Not category 5 hurricane winds.   […]
June 17, 2022
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Found in Him

I bless you to be “Found in Him Not having a righteousness Of your own That comes through the law.” […]
June 16, 2022
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Fear Not Death

Be assured, Child of God, You are going to live forever.   God doesn’t throw broken stuff away— He restores […]
June 15, 2022

Forget YOLO

Child of God, You are going to live forever In a new heaven and a new earth.   While the […]
June 14, 2022
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Loving the Unseen One

Receive the words from 1 Peter 1:8:   “Though you have not seen him, You love him. Though you do […]
June 13, 2022
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A Blessing for all the Narnian Royalty

Your condition on earth might change, But your position in Christ never will.   You’re like the heroes of Narnia— […]
June 10, 2022
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A Blessing to Rejoice When Mistreated

I bless you to rejoice When you don’t fit into the world’s mold, When you are misunderstood And even mistreated. […]
June 9, 2022

A Blessing for the Elect

God calls you His “elect” Not because He’s capricious, Not because He wants some to miss heaven. He wants you […]
June 8, 2022
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A Blessing for Contentment in Trouble

May you find Contentment In Peter’s salutation: “To those who are elect exiles.” (1 Peter 1:1). Chosen permanently, Rejected occasionally. […]
June 7, 2022
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Why does Superman take the elevator?

“Why does Spiderman Ride the school bus?”   My friend’s son asked.   “Why doesn’t he just Web-swing his way […]
June 6, 2022
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A Blessing for the Elect Exiles

I bless you today as an “Elect exile….” (1 Peter 1:1) That’s how Peter addresses His first century readers And […]
June 3, 2022
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A Blessing for Restoration Hope

Babylonian exile wasn’t Israel’s end— Nor is it yours.   When your soul feels the weight Of living in between […]
June 1, 2022

A Blessing to Return

When you wander, I bless you with Jeremiah’s prophecy:   “Return…” Declares the Lord. “I will not look on you […]
May 31, 2022
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A Blessing to Reject False Gods

I bless your spiritual eyes To recognize The “gods who did not make The heavens and the earth.” (Jer. 10:11) […]
May 30, 2022
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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 […]
May 27, 2022

A Blessing to Burn Bright

May the Word of God burn inside your bones with holy love.   I bless the blazing Word of God […]
May 25, 2022
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A Blessing for the Exiles

May your spiritual eyes Be unimpressed with Babylon, Child of God— You are designed to be dazzled By your Creator, […]
May 24, 2022
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The Blessing of God’s Presence

I bless you to know The presence of the Lord More deeply And powerfully Than any high priest Who ever […]
May 23, 2022
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The Blessing of an Appointment

“Before you were born … I appointed you….” (Jer. 1:5)   Before you were born, God saw you, Knew you, […]
May 20, 2022
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Don’t Stop Now

I bless you to Move FORWARD.   The challenges of The Promised Land Looked too daunting To the ten fearful […]
May 19, 2022
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The Blessing of God’s Seal

God has restrained destruction In order to come to you Amidst blazing glory And seal you in His love.   […]
May 18, 2022
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A Clear View

I bless you To be “full of eyes In front and behind.” (Rev. 4:6)   Like the four living creatures […]
May 17, 2022
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A Blessing to Receive the Holy Spirit

I bless you to receive A fresh infilling of the Spirit. “Receive the Holy Spirit,” Jesus told His disciples. (John […]
May 16, 2022
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A Blessing for Deep Revelation

“Blessed are you … For flesh and blood Has not revealed this to you, But my Father Who is in […]
May 13, 2022
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Who is Defining You?

Who gets to define Your identity?   Who gets to shed light On the big question: Who are you?   […]
May 12, 2022
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Hear Jesus Tell You Who You Are

I bless you to Hear Jesus say:   “You are…”   Like He said To Simon Bar-Jonah.   “You are… […]
May 11, 2022
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Blessed, Against All Odds

I can’t stop watching the 2022 Kentucky Derby, And thinking about you, And blessing you— God’s long shot.   Rich […]
May 10, 2022

You’re Like the Kentucky Derby long shot

I’m blessing your victory in Christ, Against all odds.   Rich Strike didn’t stand a chance In the 2022 Kentucky […]
May 9, 2022
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You Have an Immeasurably Big Family

I bless you to Look with John amidst the Patmos vision: “Behold, a great multitude That no one could number, […]
May 6, 2022

A Blessing to Overflow with Fruit

May you overflow With the Spirit’s fruit today.   Love … God’s affection, selflessness, generosity. Joy …God’s laughter, light-heartedness, elation. […]
May 5, 2022
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A Blessing Better than Accomplishment

I bless you to be fruitful today. Fruitful, Not merely accomplished. Fruitful, Not merely successful. To bear the Spirit’s fruit […]
May 4, 2022
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A Blessing for the Fruit of the Spirit

I bless the Spirit’s Forming of fruit In you today.   His fruit!   Not the products Of your good […]
May 3, 2022
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A Blessing for the Fruit of the Spirit

I bless The fruit of the Spirit In you To grow And flourish With spring-like spontaneity.   Love. Joy. Peace. […]
May 2, 2022
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A Blessing to Walk by the Spirit

Child of God, Receive the promise The Lord spoke through Paul:   “Walk by the Spirit, And you will not […]
April 29, 2022
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Blessed to Be Free Indeed

I bless you today With Jesus’ deep promise: “If the Son sets you free, You will be free indeed.” (John […]
April 28, 2022
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The Blessing of Narrow Truth

I bless you today To abide in the truth— To know the truth— “And the truth will Set you free.” […]
April 27, 2022

The Paradox of the Narrow Gate

May your world expand As your focus narrows.   As the world cries, “Cast off restraint If you want to […]
April 26, 2022
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When Narrow is Wide

I bless you to enter By the narrow gate That leads to Life.   You need not Be deceived Or […]
April 25, 2022
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Your Inheritance

I bless you to know today that “The Father … Has qualified you To share In the inheritance Of the […]
April 22, 2022

Healing In Its Wings

The sun of righteousness Shall rise With healing in its wings. You shall go leaping Like calves from the stall. […]
April 21, 2022
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Embrace the New

The old has passed away; Behold, the new has come. (2 Cor. 5:17)   This spring seems more sweet, More […]
April 20, 2022
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A Second Wind

I bless you today to get your second wind. Maybe you’ve seen it. The runner at the back of the […]
April 19, 2022
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Savor the New

I bless you to see and savor the new.   I might have liked it if God Had made daffodils […]
April 18, 2022
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See First Century Jewish Women Running

May the joy of Easter Overwhelm the weariness of All that’s been hard And long And sad.   I love […]
April 15, 2022
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Meet Me in Galilee

“Meet me in Galilee.”   That’s where Jesus wanted To rendezvous with the disciples After Easter.   If I’d been […]
April 14, 2022
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The Only Good Kind of Disbelief

There’s only one kind of disbelief That God might like … a little. Only one kind of disbelief That I […]
April 13, 2022
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The Blessing of Christ’s Finished Work

“It is finished.” One final blessing from the cross, One final word in Greek— Tetelestai.   Completed. Accomplished. Perfected.   […]
April 12, 2022
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The Blame Game

It’s a bold blessing to give you, A bold claim to believe:   You’re blameless In Christ.   Don’t blame […]
April 11, 2022
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Fuel for the Journey

Feeling sapped? Worn down, worn out? Get ready for some good news, God isn’t bleary-eyed. He isn’t overtaxed. He’s never […]
April 8, 2022
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Put On Your New Clothes!

You’ve got some new clothes!   In Christ, you have the privilege Of putting off the Old Self And putting […]
April 7, 2022
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A Blessing for the Confused

If the path of life feels Crooked, Convoluted, Confusing, Take heart— “He will make your paths straight.” (Prov. 3:6) If […]
April 6, 2022
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You are God’s Darling Child

How does God feel about you? What does He think about you? Hear the words of God toward The Hebrew […]
April 5, 2022
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A Blessing for Exiles to Come Back Home

Someone you love away from God? Someone you cherish trapped in Babylon?   I bless you to lay claim To […]
April 4, 2022
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A Blessing to Escape Enemy Territory

I bless your spiritual eyes To see beyond the predicament Of Babylon And into the promise Of Restoration.   Receive […]
April 1, 2022
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A Blessing to Weep No More

“Thus says the Lord: ‘Keep your voice from weeping, And your eyes from tears….” (Jer. 31:16)   There is a […]
March 31, 2022
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A Blessing Amidst Life’s Losses

May the consolation Of the Holy Spirit Fill you so deeply today That you experience Jesus’ promised blessing:   “Blessed […]
March 30, 2022
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A Blessing for those that Mourn

I bless you to grieve What must be grieved In Ramah That you will be healed Of what must be […]
March 29, 2022
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A Blessing for Mourning to Turn to Joy

As Jeremiah prophesied To the exiles, May God turn your “Mourning into joy …” “And give you gladness for sorrow.” […]
March 28, 2022
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The Blessing of God’s Watchfulness

Go down To the Potter’s house, With Jeremiah And watch. Watch the Artist Throwing the clay, Spinning the wheel, Shaping […]
March 25, 2022

A Blessing to Fear No Babylon

I bless you to Be not dismayed By Babylon’s tyranny, For, surely, The days of exile will not last, Every […]
March 24, 2022
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A Blessing to Start Today

Not where you want to be? Not where you know you’ll one day be? No need to postpone living Until […]
March 22, 2022
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A Blessing to Multiply While Exiled

When life feels like exile— Confusing, Frustrating, Unfamiliar, Unstable, Like the Hebrews in Babylon, I bless you to:   “Multiply […]
March 21, 2022
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A Blessing to Bloom Where You are Planted

I bless you to bloom In the desert— To flourish In the season of exile.   When Nebuchadnezzar’s troops Trotted […]
March 18, 2022
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True Unity

I bless you today to Look beyond the world’s hate And rivalry And racism And finger-pointing And polarization And … […]
March 17, 2022
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To Live is Christ

I bless your spiritual eyes To see what an idolatrous era Cannot see— The wonder of eternity.   May you […]
March 16, 2022
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Moving Forward with God

I bless you to Step into the Jordan Under the power of God’s presence.   Like the children of God […]
March 14, 2022
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Freely Receive

I bless you to Freely receive The spiritual Gifts That God so Freely gives!   “Now there are varieties Of […]
March 11, 2022
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A Blessing to Grow in Your Gifts

You’re gifted, Child of God, You’re gifted.   I bless you to know Your gifts, For God to grow Your […]
March 10, 2022
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Receive the Gifts of the Spirit

You’re not only Gifted, You’re destined to become More Gifted!   Some treat the Gifts of the Spirit Like they […]
March 9, 2022
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See What He Sees

I bless your spirit To “… earnestly desire The spiritual gifts, Especially that you may prophesy.” (1 Cor. 14:1)   […]
March 8, 2022
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Desire God’s Gifts

I bless your desires To become increasingly God-shaped And God-sized.   “… eagerly desire The spiritual gifts,” (1 Cor. 14:1) […]
March 7, 2022
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A Blessing to Glow with God’s Glory

I bless you with More-than-Moses boldness, Brighter-than-Moses radiance, And closer-than-Moses communion With the Lord of Glory.   What you have […]
March 4, 2022
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A Blessing 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 […]
March 2, 2022
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A Blessing for the Fire in Your Bones

I bless your bones To feel God’s call Like a fire Burning In your marrow— A blaze of grace And […]
March 1, 2022
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A Blessing to Be Overpowered

I bless you to discover God’s benevolent might Like Jeremiah who exclaimed: “You are stronger than I, And you have […]
February 25, 2022
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The Trapeze Blessing

Life is a trapeze act (Paul Tournier once said). Sometimes you have to Let go Of a perfectly good swing […]
February 22, 2022

A Blessing to Destroy Idols

I bless you to rid yourself Of every idol, That you be shamed No more.   “Every goldsmith is Shame […]
February 21, 2022
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The Strong Fortress Blessing

“The Lord is your rock And your fortress And your deliverer, Your God, Your rock, In whom you take refuge, […]
February 18, 2022
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A Blessing to be Continually Filled

I bless you to Receive Fresh gifts of the Holy Spirt.   And to Discover The gifts already given.   […]
February 17, 2022
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A Blessing to Live Unveiled

I bless you to live Unveiled In the Presence of God.   Unveiled before His Glory. Unveiled before His Grace. […]
February 16, 2022
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Blessed with Deep Roots

I bless you to be Like a tree Planted by streams of water That yields its fruit In its season, […]
February 15, 2022
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February is for Flying

You can fly In February— Even February.   I know… All this waiting is wearisome. Waiting for spring. Waiting for […]
February 14, 2022
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Break Free from Condemnation

I bless you to Experience Enjoy Embrace The greater Glory and Power Of the New Covenant Of Grace in Jesus […]
February 11, 2022

Here Comes the Sun

The sun peaked out in North Carolina this week. Shy. Skittish. But bright.   And then it hid again behind […]
February 10, 2022
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A Blessing for Peace to Guard Your Heart

With Apostle Paul’s Words to the Philippians, I bless you that The Unreasonable, Inexplicable Peace Of God “Will guard your […]
February 9, 2022
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A Blessing to be Wrapped in Power

May you be “Clothed with power From on high.” (Luke 24:49)   Clothed… Adorned… Enveloped… With His presence.   His […]
February 8, 2022
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Citizenship in Heaven

I bless you today To enjoy your “Citizenship in heaven.” (Philippians 3:20)   In Paul’s words, “Our citizenship is in […]
February 7, 2022
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A Blessing to be Well-Fed

I bless you today To be fed “With knowledge And understanding.” (Jer. 3:15) When God’s people wandered Into error and […]
February 3, 2022
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Speaking no More of the Ark of the Covenant

I bless you today To know and experience The fullness of God’s Purity, Presence, Peace and Power— All that once […]
February 2, 2022

Ark-Like Power

I bless you To walk in the power Of the Most High God— A power far beyond The weighty, awesome, […]
February 1, 2022
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A Blessing for Peace with God

I bless you today To enjoy your peace with God.   No new information is needed. No new work is […]
January 28, 2022

The Blessing of the Holy Ark of the Covenant

Saint of God, You live in a remarkable day— In broad daylight, No more shadows of Christ. The real has […]
January 27, 2022
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What God Appoints, He Anoints

“Before you were born,” God told Jeremiah, “I appointed you a prophet…” (Jer. 1:5)   The predestined prophet Balked, saying: […]
January 25, 2022
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The Blessing of Being Appointed

Be blessed with God’s declaration to Jeremiah:   “Before you were born … I appointed you…” (Jer. 1:5)   Have […]
January 24, 2022
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God Knew You Before He Made You

I bless you today With the word of the Lord To Jeremiah:   “Before I formed you In the womb […]
January 21, 2022
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You Will Soar

You aren’t designed to flap Your wings Frantically, Futilely, Until you run out of fuel.   You are made to […]
January 20, 2022
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Growing Good Fruit

“The Gospel, Which has come to you… Is bearing fruit and Increasing.” (Colossians 1:5-6)   May you see it, Feel […]
January 19, 2022
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A Blessing to Get Bigger Then Better

Your soul is getting bigger In order to be better.   It might be nice to bless you To become […]
January 18, 2022
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Consider the Source

When the spies Return from their scouting mission With their conflicting reports— I bless you to believe The Truth About […]
January 17, 2022
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Power Source

I bless you to Receive “power From on High.” (Luke 24:49)   Not power from within. Not power from the […]
January 14, 2022
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The Forward Progress Blessing

I bless you today to Enjoy And Embrace Your “Forward Progress”— Like Joshua, taking the promised land, Step by step. […]
January 13, 2022
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You’re In His Hands

Join Jeremiah At the Potter’s house And watch the Artist At His wheel.   Ordinary clay— Some moistened dirt— Whirling […]
January 12, 2022
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A Blessing to Be Remade

Join Jeremiah At the Potter’s house And observe.   Watch the craftsman At work, Choosing the clay lump, Holding it, […]
January 10, 2022
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The Blessing of the Potter’s Hands

You are clay In the Potter’s hands. (Jeremiah 18:6)   Clay. The stuff of earth— A scoop full of dust […]
January 7, 2022
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Let There Be Light

Let there be light.   Into any gray place of confusion… Into any shadowy place of despair… Into any darkened […]
January 6, 2022
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Blessed to Forget Your Pain

I bless you to be as Manasseh— “Forgotten troubles,” the name means.   You are not defined by the pain […]
January 5, 2022
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The Blessing of Security

In Christ, you’re an adopted child, Secure, Forever.   God wants you to be like Ephraim and Manasseh Because, before […]
January 4, 2022
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A Blessing to Stay New

I bless your spirit To rejoice in the New that doesn’t Get old.   When the ball Has dropped And […]
January 3, 2022
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A Blessing to be Made New

I bless you to be new, Child of God, New, in Christ, new!   “If anyone is in Christ, He […]
December 31, 2021
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On the Eve of the New

I bless you to revel On the brink Of the new.   It is not the day after The gift […]
December 30, 2021
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A Blessing to Rest in God

Herod held the power… So it seemed.   But the fox Was outfoxed.   His plot to kill Christ So […]
December 29, 2021
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A Blessing to Run to Jesus

After the feasts, And festivities, It feels like time for a nap.   Most of the time, Life chugs too […]
December 28, 2021
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The After Christmas Blessing

What is there to do After Christmas? After the gifts And the gatherings And the ho, ho, ho.   What […]
December 24, 2021
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The Christmas Blessing

Receive the angel’s good news, Of great joy, But, this Christmas, please insert your name.   “Unto you _______ , […]
December 23, 2021
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The Favored Blessing

“Greetings, O favored one, The Lord is with you!” (Luke 1:28)   Let Gabriel’s good news For Mary Be good […]
December 22, 2021
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A Blessing to Grow

I bless you today to grow in Wisdom, stature and favor With God and people everywhere!   You’re made for […]
December 21, 2021
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A Blessing for Discernment

I bless you to discern What is right and best By the abiding presence of the Spirit.   Beloved, God […]
December 20, 2021
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The All Things Through Christ Blessing

 I bless you to know you “Can do all things Through Him Who strengthens You!” (Philippians 4:13)   All things? […]
December 17, 2021
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A Blessing for the Impossible

  “How …?”   Lips quivering, Eyes squinting, The teenaged girl Queries the resplendent creature.   “How can this be?”, […]
December 16, 2021
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A Blessing to Embrace the Holy

Most say Joseph Planned to divorce his betrothed Because he suspected her unfaithful.   But I take the minority view— […]
December 15, 2021
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A Blessing to Take the Promised Land

“Every place That the sole of your foot Will tread upon I have given to you, Just as I promised […]
December 14, 2021
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A Blessing for Confidence

No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed.   You shall Refute every tongue that rises against you in […]
December 13, 2021
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A Romans 15:13 Blessing

“May the God of hope fill you With all joy And peace As your trust in Him, So that you […]
December 10, 2021
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A Blessing for Provision

Receive Paul’s parting Blessing to the Philippians:   “My God will supply Every need Of yours According to His riches […]
December 9, 2021
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A Blessing for Boldness

Receive God’s blessing To Joshua:   “No man Shall be able To stand before you All the days Of your […]
December 8, 2021
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Psalm 91 Blessing

Receive the blessing of Psalm 91:   “Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place— The Most High, who […]
December 7, 2021
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A Blessing to Unburden

May every burden That weighs on your shoulders Shift To those of the Savior.   It’s possible because of The […]
December 6, 2021
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The blessing of One born and given

I bless you with The prophet’s words Made personal:   “Unto you a child is born, To you a son […]
December 3, 2021

The Immanuel Blessing

Receive The promise from Isaiah’s pen, The prophecy of the coming King, The power of the Incarnation foretold:   “Behold […]
December 2, 2021
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A Blessing to Know God’s Nearness

I bless you to know The nearness, the “withness,” of God.   Receive the ancient promise again:   “Behold, The […]
December 1, 2021

A Blessing for Rest

May you want for nothing, And may all your pastures be green, Because the Lord isn’t just a Good Shepherd— […]
November 30, 2021
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The Praise of God’s Glory Blessing

God is getting glory In you Today.   In Christ, You are “The praise of His glory.” (Eph. 1:12)   […]
November 29, 2021

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 […]
November 26, 2021
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A Blessing for Guidance from the Shepherd

With the Lord as your Shepherd, You’ll never be lost.   Need nourishment? He leads you to the green pastures. […]
November 25, 2021
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A Blessing to Give Thanks

“Oh give Thanks To the Lord, For He is Good, For His steadfast Love Endures forever!” (Psalm 107:1)   It’s […]
November 24, 2021
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A Blessing to Hear from Heaven

I bless your spirit To “… earnestly desire The spiritual gifts, Especially that you may prophesy.” (1 Cor. 14:1)   […]
November 22, 2021
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A Blessing to Receive Gifts of the Spirit

You’re not only Gifted, You’re destined to become More Gifted!   Some treat the Gifts of the Spirit Like they […]
November 19, 2021
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A Blessing to Freely Receive

I bless you to Freely receive The spiritual Gifts That God so Freely gives!   “Now there are varieties Of […]
November 18, 2021
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A Blessing for the Gifted

You’re gifted, Child of God, You’re gifted.   I bless you to know Your gifts, For God to grow Your […]
November 17, 2021
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A Mysterious Blessing

The mystery Has been made known To you In Christ. (Eph 1:9)   Let’s be clear, This isn’t a whodunnit. […]
November 16, 2021
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A Blessing to Receive the Holy Spirit

I bless you to receive A fresh infilling of the Spirit.   “Receive the Holy Spirit,” Jesus told His disciples. […]
November 15, 2021
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The Spiritual Gifts Blessing

I bless you to Receive Fresh gifts of the Holy Spirt.   And to Discover The gifts already given.   […]
November 12, 2021
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Continually Filled

I bless you to “Be filled continually With the Holy Spirit.” (Eph. 5:18, TPT)   If you were filled Yesterday […]
November 11, 2021
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A Blessing for Spirit Infilling

I bless you to “Be filled with the Spirit” (Eph. 5:18)   Every head was bowed, Every eye closed, When […]
November 10, 2021
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The Progress Blessing

If your spiritual progress feels slow And your victories seem small— GOOD! God gives His people their Promised Lands “Little […]
November 9, 2021
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A Blessing for Your Thought Life

I bless you To THINK on these things:   “Whatever is true, Whatever is honorable, Whatever is just, Whatever is […]
November 8, 2021
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A Blessing to Live Unveiled

I bless you to live Unveiled In the Presence of God.   Unveiled before His Glory. Unveiled before His Grace. […]
November 5, 2021
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A Blessing to Break Free from Condemnation

I bless you to Experience Enjoy Embrace The greater Glory and Power Of the New Covenant Of Grace in Jesus […]
November 4, 2021
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A Blessing to Glow with God’s Glory

I bless you with More-than-Moses boldness, Brighter-than-Moses radiance, And closer-than-Moses communion With the Lord of Glory.   What you have […]
November 3, 2021
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A Blessing for Greater Glory

I bless your soul To be rapt with wonder At the greater Glory Of God’s New Covenant grace.   The […]
November 2, 2021
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A Blessing to Forget Your Sin

I bless you today to forget about your sin The way God has.   What? The heart protests:   But […]
November 1, 2021
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Unlimited Blessing in Christ

There’s no cap on your spiritual blessedness. When you’re in Christ, you get it all.   Paul’s praise proves it: […]
October 29, 2021
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A Blessing to Grow Stronger in Adversity

Your hardships aren’t defeating you They are making you stronger.   Paul explains is plainly:   “We rejoice in our […]
October 28, 2021
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A Blessing for Contentment

I bless your soul To savor the serenity Of true contentment.   May you discover with Paul How to be […]
October 27, 2021
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A Blessing for a Worry-Free Life

I bless you today to “Not be anxious about anything, But in everything By prayer and supplication With thanksgiving, May […]
October 26, 2021
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Holy and Blameless

Child of God, “You, who once were alienated And hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, He has now reconciled In […]
October 25, 2021
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The Promise of Power

I bless you To be sure That God will Clothe you with Power Because He promised.   “I am going […]
October 22, 2021
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A Blessing for Power from on High

Not power from within or from the world but from on high.   I bless you to Receive “power From […]
January 23, 2024
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Feast on God’s Grace

Bless you, little lamb. The Shepherd prepares a table For you In the presence of your enemies. No need to […]
January 17, 2024
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Because Christ Paid It All

I bless you to walk in constant Expectancy of the Favor of God because You have been qualified “To share […]
January 10, 2024
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Power From On High

November 15, 2023 I bless you to Receive “power From on High.” (Luke 24:49) Not power from within. Not power […]
January 3, 2024
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Something Better Than Forgiveness

“Who shall bring Any charge against [you]?” (Romans 8:33).   You are more than forgiven. You are more than free. […]
November 17, 2023
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Great Trouble and Great Comfort

The greater the troubles, The greater the comfort. The deeper the disappointment, The deeper the grace. The harder the trial, […]
September 13, 2023
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Thrive in Adversity

Your hardships aren’t defeating you They are making you stronger. Paul explains is plainly: “We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing […]
July 31, 2023
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What Christ Put to an End

May you find strength In the finished work of Christ To keep facing All that is unfinished In the work […]
July 17, 2023
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Seeing Sin Without Obsessing Over It

I bless you to know The predicament of sin And your powerlessness over sin Apart from Christ Because, like an […]
July 14, 2023
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Walk in Gospel Power

I bless you today To walk in the power of the Gospel— To be fueled for Joy And for every […]
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