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Psalm 1: Because of His Promises, You Will Prosper

Psalm 1: Because of His Promises, You Will Prosper

This morning I sat in the “secret place” before the Father, filled with praise and thanksgiving.  The song flowed out loud over and over, “Praise the name of Jesus, Praise the name of Jesus. He’s my rock; He’s my deliverer, He’s my fortress, in Him do I trust. Praise...

The Privilege of Praying “Our Father”

The Privilege of Praying “Our Father”

Recently I have been studying, “The Prayer of our Lord” as found in Matthew chapter 6. I noticed that Jesus sort of waved off all sorts of public prayers, those prayed out of tradition alone or as demonstration. He said, “But when you pray, go into your room, close...

Dream Big! Pray Expecting Amazing: Part II

Dream Big! Pray Expecting Amazing: Part II

In a time of great distress, I called my husband in tears. I needed him to say it could all be fixed, not to worry, and “I’ll come home soon.”  Instead, he said, “Diane, rehearse what God has already done.”  And though that was decades ago, I have never forgotten the...

Dream Big! Pray Expectantly!

Dream Big! Pray Expectantly!

Our Faithful God is the Giver of Dreams – pure dreams, true dreams, worthy dreams. We see in Genesis that Joseph was given the “never gonna happen” kind of dreams; those that could not be fathomed by the human brain. Knowing nothing about the “how”, he chose to be...

BACK TO SCHOOL – Leave the Impossible to God!

BACK TO SCHOOL – Leave the Impossible to God!

Ruth Bell Graham wrote, “In raising children, all you can do is our best…we take care of the possible and leave the impossible to God.” This wisdom is from a mom whose son was rebellious and wayward for many years before becoming one of the most influential servant...