August, 2024

• 3 August

  LORD, You Pull Us From Despair: And Bring Hope & Strength

  

  Psalm 40:2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit and set my feet upon a rock- This past week held several challenges.  My husband and I faced several hurdles that were blocking “our way.”  Adversity visited us.  However, it never suffocated us. Why?  Because of our faith in ...

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• 3 August

  Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude

  

  1 Thessalonians 5:18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. My friend recently wrote giving thanks for the myriads of happenings that contributed to a memorable and honoring funeral for her father. Her letter overflowed with praise towards the way God ...

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• 2 August

  You Can Have Peace

  

  At one time It was optimistically called “the war to end all wars.”  H.G. Wells, an English author, coined that phrase. What was later known as World War 1 began July 28, 1914, and ended November 11, 1918. The French, British, Germans, Austrians, Hungarians, Russians, Americans, Ottomans, Bulgarians, Serbs, and ...

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• 1 August

  Our Journey In Life: Walking In Thanks To The LORD

  

  Walking in Thanks to God Through All Times Introduction Life is a journey filled with peaks and valleys, moments of joy and sorrow, triumphs and trials. As believers, we are called to walk in gratitude to God through all these times, recognizing His hand in every aspect of our lives. ...

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• 1 August

  A Toothless Christianity

  

  Elon Musk recently tweeted “Christianity has become toothless.” A rather odd but true statement coming from a non Christian. I don’t follow much of what this man says but in this day and age it is a rather true and timely remark.  Having teeth implies biting. Teeth are imperative in ...

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• 1 August

  The Inspiring Story Behind The YMCA

  

  George Williams was born on October 11, 1821. Growing up on a farm, he spent a good deal of time hauling hay. During this time, he began to dream that there had to be more to life than this daily, monotonous routine. God was beginning to plant a vision in ...

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July, 2024

• 31 July

  Perils Of Spiritual Complacency: Turmoil & Chaos

  

  The Perils of Complacency and Spiritual Bankruptcy In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to take things for granted. We often overlook the blessings in our lives, thereby risking becoming complacent, and following the wrong crowds. Let’s try to explore the dangers of such attitudes, drawing on the wisdom of the ...

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• 31 July

  Expanding Our Influence

  

  Isaiah 54:2-3 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen they stakes; For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the ...

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• 30 July

  In The Shelter Of His Wings We Find Peace

  

  In the Shelter of His Wings In the secret place of the Most High, Where shadows of the Almighty lie, I find my refuge, my fortress strong, In His embrace, where I belong. He delivers me from snares unseen, From pestilence that stalks the green. With feathers soft, He covers ...

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• 30 July

  Standing On The Rock Of Hope And Security

  

  I recently heard a story on television about a bird of prey that dove down to the water to catch a fish. After several attempts, the bird ended up floundering in the water. It managed to make it to a rock waiting, as the speaker said, to “dry off.” Soon ...

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