As I continue my goal of reading through the bible in a year, it continues to astound me what a blessing it has been. Granted, there have been a few sections of scripture in which I have questioned its ability to have any significant life changing application. A prime example: Numbers 26:12. It says, “The [...]
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“We are super-victors with a joy that comes from experiencing the very things which look as if they are going to overwhelm us.” - Oswald Chambers Shoot! Really, God? Really? There has to be another way to find abundant joy. There just has to be. I don’t like the idea that joy in its purest [...]
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“But the people grew impatient along the way…” Boy, does that sound familiar! Sometimes I really get frustrated with God. The one thing I have learned in my semi-short 27 years of life is that God’s timing is almost never my own; hardly ever. I love how Oswald Chambers describes this “inconsistency” of our Lord. [...]
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Why do I seem to think God is just not big enough sometimes? When I write that sentence it sounds stupid. Of course God is big enough, right? But your actions represent your beliefs. If I am living as though my life might just fall apart tomorrow, my actions show that I believe God [...]
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When I am surrounded I have this terrible tendency to panic. Though my reaction is clearly understandable, it is certainly not helpful. I don’t know about you, but each time I panic, several things may possibly happen. a) I decide I simply must take charge and “fix this” this immediately. After all, it is my [...]
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Proverbs is known for it’s wisdom. But you know, I have an issue with wisdom. The problem with wisdom is that it is so counterintuitive to the human thought process. In my mind, I like the a+b= c line of thinking. This line of thinking makes sense. This line of thinking leaves no room for [...]
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