Category Archives: My story

Who Do You Know That’s Crying for Help? Psalm 69

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Psalm 68 through 70; Psalm 86; Psalm 101 Many years ago I had a dear friend who made a one night mistake that wound up taking her life. For years I didn’t know what was wrong; finally … Continue reading

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Who Do You Know That’s Crying for Help? Psalm 69

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Psalm 68 through 70; Psalm 86; Psalm 101 Many years ago I had a dear friend who made a one night mistake that wound up taking her life. For years I didn’t know what was wrong; finally … Continue reading

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The More I Thought About It, The Hotter I Got! Psalm 39: 1-4

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Psalms 39 through Psalms 41; Psalms 53, 55, 58 Do you talk to yourself? If you said, “yes” you’re in good company. King David did as well: I said to myself, “I will watch what I do … Continue reading

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Famous Last Words: Nothing Can Stop Me Now! Psalms 30:6-7

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Psalms 35 through 38 “Nothing Can Stop Me Now!”  Have you ever thought or said those words? David did: When I was prosperous I said, “Nothing can stop me now!” Your favor; O Lord, made me as secure … Continue reading

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What’s Your Tagline? 1 Chronicles 23:14

Today’s Scripture Reading:  1 Chronicles 23:1 through 1 Chronicles 25:31 Wisegeek.com defines a tagline  as “a slogan (short, attention-getting phrase) which succinctly, memorably, and descriptively sums up a company or product.” Taglineguru.com lists these as the top five taglines of … Continue reading

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What Are Your Reminders of Your Promises to God? Joshua 24:25-27

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Joshua 22:1 through Joshua 24:33 Right before Joshua died he summoned all the tribes of Israel together.  Joshua reminded Israel of their amazing journey with the Lord.  Then Joshua gave the Israelites a challenge: So Fear the … Continue reading

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Sometimes it’s God’s Fight and Sometimes it’s Yours

Today’s Scripture Reading:  Joshua 12:7 through Joshua 15:19 I just love imagining God talking with Joshua and saying “Buddy, you’re getting old and there’s so much left to do, but don’t worry I’ll take care of it—you just relax; you … Continue reading

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God Sent Me Ahead–Genesis 45:7

Friends today’s post is more of a short story than a blog post, but I felt someone needed to hear this story.  I pray that it helps you to see God’s hand in your challenging times. Today’s Scripture Reading: Genesis … Continue reading

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