Tag Archives: faith
Gradually, then Suddenly
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In Ernest Hemingway’s novel, The Sun Also Rises, one character asks another, “How did you go bankrupt?” His friend responds, “Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” Gradually, then suddenly. Isn’t that how much of life works?’ At least it’s how mine does. And often, the “gradually” part seems to last a long time. Depending on what […]
A 21-Word Prayer
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Jesus has just shared a meal with His disciples. He knows what’s about to happen, how He’ll be arrested, unjustly tried and then crucified. So He heads out to the Mount of Olives with His disciples to pray. He says: “Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what […]
The Danger of a Dream
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What Do You See?
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The Eyes of Your Heart
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Things are not as they appear. After Jesus delivers His first public sermon, He comes from the mountain and a man with leprosy approaches him and kneels before Him. “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” […]
Prayer for a Breakthrough
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What Do You Need God to Do For You?
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“The Year of the Lord’s Favor”
Had an Unexpected Start
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How to Know God’s Will for Your Life
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Do you feel confident that you’re in God’s will? Do you feel good about the decisions you’re making and the direction you’re heading? Are you sensing God at work in you, through you and for you? Or is there some doubt and confusion? Do you sometimes feel like you’re groping around in the dark hoping […]