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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 […]
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 […]
October 21, 2021
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A Blessing to be Wrapped in Power

It is fitting for you to wear God’s power   May you be “Clothed with power From on high.” (Luke […]
October 20, 2021
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Filled with Power

I feel fully authorized To bless you today to be Filled with divine power Because…   The power of God […]
October 19, 2021
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Clothed in Power

May you be Clothed with Power From on High.   God knows you can’t Live the Christian life By your […]
October 15, 2021
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Lavished with Grace

The riches of His grace Have been lavished Upon you, In the Beloved. (Eph. 1:7,8)   So, go ahead, Live […]
October 14, 2021

You are First Born

In Christ, You’re a first-born son.   Whether old or young, Male or female, New disciple, Or seasoned saint, Paul’s […]
October 13, 2021
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Filled with Wisdom

I bless you that “You may be filled With the knowledge of his will In all spiritual wisdom And understanding, […]
October 12, 2021
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Onward!

I bless you that, “Forgetting What lies Behind And straining Forward To what lies Ahead,”   You will be able […]
October 11, 2021
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Fight After Fight

  I bless you to know And receive What God promised Joshua: “He will without fail drive out From before […]
October 7, 2021
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Step into the Jordan

I bless you, Heir of God, To cross the Jordan Into the deeper Promises of God.   Canaan was blocked […]
October 6, 2021
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Promised Battleground

I bless you to face Every spiritual fight With grace and power in Jesus’ Name.   Your Promised Land Is […]
October 5, 2021
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A blessing to treasure Christ

I bless you that you may, Like Paul, “Count everything As loss Because of the surpassing worth Of knowing Christ […]
October 4, 2021
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Death Has Died

Your enemy’s primary threat Has been rendered Irrelevant. Impotent. Nothing but a bunch of hot air.   Your foe’s primary, […]
October 1, 2021
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Led by the Spirit

Child of God, I bless you to be led by the Spirit! It’s part of your inheritance In Christ. It’s […]
September 30, 2021
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Come Up Here

“Come up here….”   The invitation to John on Patmos isle Is yours as well. (Rev. 4:1)   See Him, […]
September 29, 2021
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Be Brave

I bless you to Be en-couraged.   May you “Be strong and courageous… Be strong and Very courageous… Be strong […]
September 28, 2021
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The Blessing for All Y’all

I bless you to Partake, To enjoy, Step by step, The inheritance that is yours In Christ, With Christ, By […]
September 27, 2021
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Object Permanence

I bless you to have “Object permanence” In your spiritual vision.   It’s the psychologists’ term For the game-changing stage […]
September 23, 2021
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Forward Progress

I bless you today to Enjoy And Embrace Your “Forward Progress”— Like Joshua, taking the promised land, Step by step. […]
September 22, 2021
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What Defines You?

Child of God, “He has delivered You from the domain Of darkness And transferred you To the kingdom Of His […]
September 21, 2021
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Treasure In You

No need to scavenge or scrap. The treasure is in Christ, and He is in you!   Child of God, […]
September 20, 2021
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Persevere

I bless you to keep sowing Because … In due season You will reap! (Gal. 6:9)   Hell can’t crush […]
September 17, 2021
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Taking Your Promised Land

I bless you To fight in the Spirit Not so you can make The Promised Land yours— But because the […]
September 16, 2021
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Getting All the Egypt Out of You

May you Not only come out of Egypt But also May all the Egypt Come out of you! Like the […]
September 15, 2021
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You’re No Grasshopper

I bless you to See your spiritual foes As they are—not as You imagine them to be.   They’re not […]
September 14, 2021
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Forward!

I bless you to Move FORWARD.   The challenges of The Promised Land Looked too daunting To the ten fearful […]
September 13, 2021
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Believe the best spies

When the spies Return from their scouting mission With their conflicting reports— I bless you to believe The Truth About […]
September 10, 2021
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Cast Your Crown

I bless you today To cast your crowns Before the throne (Rev. 4:10). Not because God demanded it, Not because […]
September 9, 2021
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Being Renewed

“We do not lose heart.   Though outwardly we are wasting away, Yet inwardly, We are being renewed.” (2 Cor. […]
September 7, 2021
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You are God’s Best Work

You’re God’s best work. I like blessing your life because To bless you is to bless God’s own craftsmanship.   […]
September 6, 2021
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When We Suffer

The love of the Lord Comforts, Assures, And heals.   I bless your soul To experience the plea Of the […]
September 3, 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 […]
September 2, 2021
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Your Promised Land

Receive the blessing God gave to Joshua:   “Every place That the sole of your foot Will tread upon I […]
September 1, 2021
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Moses is Dead Blessing

I bless you with The opening line Of God’s motivational Speech to Joshua As the son of Nun Prepared to […]
August 31, 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 […]
August 30, 2021
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All Things Through Christ

I bless you to know you “Can do all things Through Him Who strengthens You!” (Philippians 4:13)   All things? […]
August 27, 2021
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The Blessing of Contentment

  I bless your soul To savor the serenity Of true contentment.   May you discover with Paul How to […]
August 26, 2021
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You Already Have Hope

  I bless the hope that Already lives in you!   Child of God, You don’t have to send out […]
August 25, 2021
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Live in Hope

I bless you to Abide “In the hope of eternal life, Which God, Who does not lie, Promised before The […]
August 24, 2021
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Blessing your thought life

I bless you To THINK on these things: “Whatever is true, Whatever is honorable, Whatever is just, Whatever is pure, […]
August 23, 2021
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Peace Will Guard You

With Apostle Paul’s Words to the Philippians, I bless you that The Unreasonable, Inexplicable Peace Of God “Will guard your […]
August 20, 2021
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Peace Beyond Understanding

May “The Peace of God That surpasses All understanding… Guard your heart And your mind In Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7) […]
August 18, 2021
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Always Rejoice

I bless you to “Rejoice in the Lord Always; Again, I say Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4)   Always?   Yes. Always. […]
August 17, 2021
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Don’t Stop Now

They say that Nine out of ten people Give up Before the finish line.   So, if you don’t quit, […]
August 16, 2021
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Do You Need Guidance?

When you’re in Christ, The devil can’t turn out the lights, Leaving you in a dark room, Stumbling through the […]
August 13, 2021
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A Citizen of Heaven

I bless you today To enjoy your “Citizenship in heaven.” (Philippians 3:20)   In Paul’s words, “Our citizenship is in […]
August 11, 2021
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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 […]
August 9, 2021

Take Out the Garbage

I bless you to Treasure Christ And the gift of His imputed righteousness So highly That all your own merits […]
August 6, 2021
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Treasure Jesus Above All

I bless you that you may, Like Paul, “Count everything As loss Because of the surpassing worth Of knowing Christ […]
August 5, 2021
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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 […]
August 4, 2021
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Follow His Voice

You don’t need to know Where all the greenest fields flourish, Where the freshest waters babble, Where the wisest paths […]
August 3, 2021
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Like a Smartphone

I bless you today to Discover something deeper, More abundant, More dazzling, More helpful, More delightful About the saving grace […]
August 2, 2021

Digging Up Gold

How odd, That the Apostle of grace, The church planter who fumed, At the prospect of the tiniest Dab of […]
July 30, 2021
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Work Out Your Salvation

I bless you to “Work out your own Salvation … For it is God who works In You, Both to […]
July 29, 2021
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True Humility

May you “Have this mind… Which is yours in Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in the form of God, […]
July 28, 2021

The Triune Blessing

Receive the three-fold blessing Paul gave to the Philippians.   “Encouragement in Christ, Comfort from Love, Sharing in the Spirit.” […]
July 27, 2021
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Straight Paths

If the path of life feels Crooked, Convoluted, Confusing, Take heart— “He will make your paths straight.” (Prov. 3:6)   […]
July 26, 2021
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What Do You See?

I bless you to Hope In the unseen.   “For in this hope We were saved…. Hope that is seen […]
July 23, 2021
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To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain

I bless your spiritual eyes To see what an idolatrous era Cannot see— The wonder of eternity.   May you […]
July 22, 2021
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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 […]
July 21, 2021
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Blessed in Hard Times

I bless you to see What God sees in your hard times, How…   It’s all lining up— The good, […]
July 20, 2021
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Love is Not Blind

I bless you that “Your love may abound More and more, With knowledge and All discernment.” (Philippians 1:9)   God […]
July 19, 2021

Breakthrough

Your Jericho walls Are going to tumble.I bless you to keep marching. What if the Israelites had stopped After the […]
July 16, 2021
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Conqueror

You’re a conqueror!   By the blood of the lamb And the word of your testimony, You are free.   […]
July 15, 2021
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Free to Go

The heavenly courtroom Had assembled as usual.   But this day was different. The facts of the case had changed. […]
July 14, 2021
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The Defeat of the Dragon

“Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting Against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought […]
July 13, 2021
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Comfort for the Afflicted

In your losses, Big and small, I bless your soul To feel the compassion Of the “Father of Mercies”— The […]
July 12, 2021
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A Mysterious Grace

The greater the troubles, The greater the comfort.   The deeper the disappointment, The deeper the grace.   The harder […]
July 9, 2021

Who is in Heaven?

Who are these, Clothed in white robes? (Rev. 7:13)   Take note when an omniscient being Sends His messenger to […]
July 7, 2021
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Our Big Family

I bless you to Look with John amidst the Patmos vision: “Behold, a great multitude That no one could number, […]
July 6, 2021
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Sealed in God

God has restrained destruction In order to come to you Amidst blazing glory And seal you in His love.   […]
July 5, 2021
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The Storm

God held back storm winds for you. Not summer thunderstorm winds. Not tornado winds. Not category 5 hurricane winds.   […]
July 2, 2021
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The Freedom Blessing

“It is for freedom That Christ has Set you free. Stand firm, then, And do not let yourselves Be burdened […]
June 30, 2021
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Not a Fair Fight

You aren’t in a fair fight— At least, It’s not fair for your foe. Your enemy has no lethal armament, […]
June 29, 2021

Spiritual Wealth

May you know the Riches Of His glorious Inheritance In the Saints. (Eph. 1:18) In Christ, you are rich. Not […]
June 28, 2021
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You are Protected

  Feeling faint? God has power for you. Got no might? God has strength for you.   We all have […]
June 25, 2021
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Access Granted

You have been given Access— Invitation— Into the glory room Of Heaven.   There, with the 24 elders, And four […]
June 24, 2021
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The Blessing of Casting Crowns

I bless you today To cast your crowns Before the throne (Rev. 4:10).   Not because God demanded it, Not […]
June 23, 2021
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All Eyes

I bless you To be “full of eyes In front and behind.” (Rev. 4:6)   Like the four living creatures […]
June 21, 2021
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Invited to the Throne

“Come up here….”   The invitation to John on Patmos isle Is yours as well. (Rev. 4:1)   See Him, […]
June 18, 2021
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Your Miracle

Maybe your miracle Is in the next cool dip In the Jordan.   Proud General Naaman’s leprosy Had a cure— […]
June 17, 2021
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The Thing About Fear

I bless you today to… “Fear not, For God is with you; Be not dismayed, For He is your God; […]
June 15, 2021
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The Hope of Glory

He “chose to make known how great … are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ […]
June 14, 2021
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Above Reproach

Child of God, “You, who once were alienated And hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, He has now reconciled In […]
June 11, 2021
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Kingdom Citizen

Child of God, “He has delivered You from the domain Of darkness And transferred you To the kingdom Of His […]
June 9, 2021
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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 […]
June 8, 2021
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Filled with Wisdom

I bless you that “You may be filled With the knowledge of his will In all spiritual wisdom And understanding, […]
June 7, 2021
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The Gospel Seed

“The Gospel, Which has come to you… Is bearing fruit and Increasing.” (Colossians 1:5-6) May you see it, Feel it, […]
June 4, 2021
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See the New

I bless you to see The New So vividly That you forget The Old.   It’s God’s promise: “For behold […]
June 3, 2021
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Sins You Forgot

  I bless you today to forget about your sin The way God has.   What? The heart protests:   […]
June 2, 2021
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You are Alive

Feeling a little run-down? Life been deadening lately? Take this blessing straight from God:   You’re alive in Christ! You […]
June 1, 2021
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The Hope You Already Have

I bless the hope that Already lives in you!   Child of God, You don’t have to send out A […]
May 31, 2021
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A Blessing to Abide in Hope

I bless you to Abide “In the hope of eternal life, Which God, Who does not lie, Promised before The […]
May 26, 2021
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An Overflow of Hope

“May the God of hope fill you With all joy And peace As your trust in Him, So that you […]
May 25, 2021
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The Blessing of Hope

Is the future brighter? I hope so.   “I hope so.”   In worldly conversation It means “I wish so”— […]
May 21, 2021
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Trouble and Comfort

The greater the troubles, The greater the comfort.   The deeper the disappointment, The deeper the grace.   The harder […]
May 18, 2021
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Awaken!

Eyes of the heart, Be blessed to open wide And see!   To see the hope To which He has […]
May 17, 2021
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A Guiding Light

When you’re in Christ, The devil can’t turn out the lights, Leaving you in a dark room, Stumbling through the […]
May 14, 2021
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Spirit-Led

Child of God, I bless you to be led by the Spirit!   It’s part of your inheritance In Christ. […]
May 13, 2021
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For the Confused

If the path of life feels Crooked, Convoluted, Confusing, Take heart— “He will make your paths straight.” (Prov. 3:6)   […]
May 12, 2021
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Hearing God

You don’t need to know Where all the greenest fields flourish, Where the freshest waters babble, Where the wisest paths […]
May 11, 2021
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A Blessing for Guidance

With the Lord as your Shepherd, You’ll never be lost.   Need nourishment? He leads you to the green pastures. […]
May 10, 2021
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Getting Better

Your soul is getting bigger In order to be better.   It might be nice to bless you To become […]
May 7, 2021
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A Little Improvement

I bless you to believe For one percent improvement.   Mistake me not— I do bless you to dream big, […]
May 6, 2021
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Just 1%

I bless you to grow, One percent.   “One percent!”, the ambitious soul cries. “It isn’t nearly enough!”   Indeed, […]
May 4, 2021
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A Great Work

Like Nehemiah, you’re “doing a great work” And can’t afford to be distracted Or delayed Or detoured By the enemy’s […]
May 3, 2021
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Soar

Feeling faint? God has power for you. Got no might? God has strength for you.   We all have this […]
April 29, 2021
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Miracles in the Making

Maybe your miracle Is in the next cool dip In the Jordan.   Proud General Naaman’s leprosy Had a cure— […]
April 28, 2021
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Your Jericho

Your Jericho walls Are going to tumble.   I bless you to keep marching.   What if the Israelites had […]
April 27, 2021
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Growing Stronger in Adversity

Your hardships aren’t defeating you They are making you stronger.   Paul explains this plainly:   “We rejoice in our […]
October 24, 2025
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A Blessing for When Healing Feels Far Away

You aren’t the first to be traumatized— Some of God’s most cherished suffered.   David’s wounds were many— rejection, fear, […]
October 23, 2025
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Getting Your Eyes Out of the Rearview

I got rear-ended once decades ago. I was stuck, waiting to turn. I saw it coming and couldn’t stop it, […]
October 22, 2025
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A Blessing for the Traumatized

Sometimes your body still trembles like a leaf Long after the threat has passed. That’s what trauma does— it teaches […]
October 8, 2025
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How Does God Feel About You?

Our grandbaby Mia turns three today! When I get to see her – I’m gonna … Smile at her, Squeeze […]
October 7, 2025
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When God Sings

Tune your spiritual ear Child of God… Shh … Listen …   … God is singing.   He’s singing over […]
October 3, 2025
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You Belong!

I bless you today to know For sure, In Christ, You belong!   You belong … To God And With […]
October 2, 2025
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A Place for You

  “I go to prepare a place for you,” Jesus told the troubled disciples. Good words for you when your […]
September 29, 2025
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Other Worldly Peace

I bless you to receive Other-worldly peace, Heavenly peace, Christ’s own peace.   Jesus assures you:   “My peace I […]
September 19, 2025
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A Blessing to Accept your Throne

Joseph’s most spectacular step Of bold, ridiculous faith, Might not have been when he dreamed As a young man Or […]
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