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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 […]
June 28, 2023
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A Blessing of Love to All Who Suffer

The love of the Lord Comforts, Assures, And heals. I bless your soul To experience the plea Of the psalmist: […]
June 28, 2023

A Blessing of Love to All Who Suffer

The love of the Lord Comforts, Assures, And heals. I bless your soul To experience the plea Of the psalmist: […]
June 27, 2023
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Goodness Will Follow You

Bless you, little lamb, Surely goodness and mercy Shall follow you All the days of your life And you shall […]
June 21, 2023
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Not Guilty!

The heavenly courtroom Had assembled as usual.   But this day was different. The facts of the case had changed. […]
June 16, 2023
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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 […]
June 13, 2023
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The Humility that Leads to Honor

May the weak times, The humbling times, The hard times, Be, for you, The gateway to honor. “Humility comes before […]
June 12, 2023
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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 it. […]
June 8, 2023
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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 6, 2023
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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 […]
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