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It’s Possible with God!

October 13, 2011 admin 1 Min Read

Some things are beyond my capability. I’ve faced my limitations and handicaps at various times in my life. I can find middle “C” on the piano, but struggle to pick out a tune. I have attempted to learn a foreign language but am unable to put together a simple sentence. I have tried to fix my problems and anticipate the future. These are not my talents either. I’ve eventually concluded that many things are impossible for me. That is not the end of my story, however. The Word of God is reassuring, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God” (Luke 18:27).

Prayer: Dear God, as long as You are in the picture, I need never worry about my limitations. You are capable of fixing my problems, restoring my relationships, and bringing peace in the middle of my chaos. Thank You!

Devotion by Bonnie Peacock

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Find Time to Pray

October 8, 2011 admin 1 Min Read

“Closet communion needs time for the revelation of God’s presence. It is vain to say, “I have too much work to do to find time.” You must find time or forfeit blessing. God knows how to save for you the time you sacredly keep for communion with Him.” -Arthur Tappan Pierson

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God Whispers

October 6, 2011 admin 1 Min Read

“When I find myself racing around, trying to fill a day with mindless tasks or petty entertainment, this is usually the time that God whispers to my heart to draw away with Him and to silence my heart as He wishes to speak.” -K. Walden

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Sheepfold Sneaks

September 27, 2011 admin 2 Mins Read

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber” (John 10:2 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible). Reading this scripture reminds me of something that happened to us while on vacation a few summers ago. We were in the Gatlinburg, Tennessee area with my mother-in-law and decided that we would go into town and watch a family comedy show. My husband had purchased the tickets for us. He dropped us close to the door so that his mother wouldn’t have to walk too far. Stephen, our mentally handicapped son jumped out of the car as I was helping Mom. I realized that Stephen had disappeared from my sight. My husband came and the search was on for him. He was not in any of the surrounding shops or bathrooms; my heart sank as the crowd closed in. I went to a lady at the door checking tickets and asked if there was any way he could have gotten past without a ticket and she assured me it wasn’t possible. Finally, I told her what he was wearing and asked her to please look for him. We eventually found him sitting close to the back of the theater just waiting for the show to begin. We still don’t know how he did it, but he there he was! There are a lot of people trying to sneak into the church without paying the price of obedience to the voice of the Good Shepherd. Jesus called these “Sheepfold Sneaks” out as thieves and robbers.

Prayer: Lord, I’m so thankful to be in Your fold under Your care. I want to submit willingly to my Great Shepherd who has my best interest at heart.

Devotion by Kaye Singleton

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Don’t Go Out the Way You Came In

September 21, 2011 admin 2 Mins Read

“But when the people of the land shall come before the Lord in the solemn feasts, he that entereth in by the way of the north gate to worship shall go out by the way of the south gate; and he that entereth by the way of the south gates shall go forth by the way of the north gate: he shall not return by the way of the gate whereby he came in, but shall go forth over against it” (Ezekiel 46:9 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible). After bringing a dead congregation to life, Ezekiel was instructed by God to set up Sanctuary rules. This scripture intrigued me last year and I underlined it. Now I’m returning to peruse what is being said. It’s important for us in the 21st century not to leave the House of God the way we came in. You may have only one door for an entrance and exit but you can still leave another way. Sorrow may have caused you to come in grieving but you can leave with joy from being in the presence of God. Don’t leave the way you came in!

Prayer: In Your presence there is always fullness of joy! Thank You, Lord, for lifting my heavy load in Your House. As the song by Bill and Gloria Gaither declares, “Because You live I can face tomorrow.”

Devotion by Kaye Singleton

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Never without Hope

September 19, 2011 admin 1 Min Read

A co-worker’s grandson, Max, was born with damaged kidneys. He’s had the best medical treatment available. But still Max is sick.

Suffering comes to all of us. But, hopelessness only comes to those who are “without Christ”. READ Ephesians 2:12 from the Holy Bible, King James Version: “That at that time ye were without Christ, …having no hope,…”

Followers of Jesus Christ are Never Without Hope! The difference between the Christian and the Non-Christian isn’t their problems. It’s where they’ve placed their hope.

Max’s grandmother, Karen, is a dedicated Christian. Recently Max had surgery. Because he’s a baby, they couldn’t sedate him. We asked God to send angels to surround Max during his surgery. God answered our prayer.

Karen understands that only Jesus knows Max’s future. This knowledge comforts her and makes her Never Without Hope!

Prayer:

Debbie Simler-Goff

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The Master Gardener

September 18, 2011 admin 1 Min Read

Today I tended to my house plants. They looked healthy. But after examining them closely under a bright light it was obvious they needed pruning. They were full of debris. I cleaned them up. Then I gave them a gentle shower in the kitchen sink. This no doubt refreshed them.

Often, we are just like house plants. We need tending. We need to be examined closely under the bright light of Jesus’ presence. We need Jesus, the Master Gardener to remove the debris in our lives. To shower us gently in the Holy Spirit! We need Him to refresh us.

Psalm 42:1-2 from the Amplified Bible, ‘…my soul pants and longs for You, O God. My inner self thirsts for God, the living God…”

Prayer:

Debbie Simler-Goff

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Are You Blessed?

September 17, 2011 admin 1 Min Read

Luke 6:20-23 from the Amplified Bible, “Jesus said, ‘Blessed (happy with life-joy and…God’s favor) are you who hunger…for you shall be filled…Blessed (happy with life-joy and God’s favor) are you who weep and sob…for you shall laugh…'”

Are you poor? Jesus said He’ll give you His kingdom. Are you hungry? Jesus said He’ll feed you. Are you sad? Jesus said he’d make you happy. Whatever your problem, Jesus will help you. Do you know Jesus? He knows you. Have you forgotten Him? He’ll never forget you. He’s waiting for you to call out to Him. It’s easy. Just say “Jesus”.

Prayer:

Debbie Simler-Goff

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You Are What You Say

September 15, 2011 admin 1 Min Read

“You are what you eat from your head down to your feet.”

This popular slogan taught that a person’s physical health was determined by what they ate.

“You are what you say, so guard your mouth today” could have been Jesus’ slogan.

READ: Matthew 15:11 from the Amplified Bible, “It is not what goes into the mouth of a man that makes him unclean and defiled. It’s what comes out of his mouth; this makes him unclean and defiles him.” Jesus was teaching that a person’s spiritual health was determined by what they said.

Do you gossip or criticize others? Take the “Mouth Check Challenge!” See if you can go an entire day with only speaking words of kindness and encouragement. The easier it is for you to speak positive, uplifting words the healthier your spirit is.

Prayer:

Debbie Simler-Goff

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