Recently I opened a book and on the dedication page it read, “You prayed a prayer in August of 1984 that God answered on July 2, 2016.” I recalled a verse that caused me to question that statement. In Isaiah 65:24 (NLT) we read, “I will answer them before they…
Read moreAfter 10 years of marriage and moving six times, my son-in-law was blessed with the “miracle job.” The two prayer groups I lead have been praying for years that God would bring this family back to be close to their extended family. I told my daughter that I was praying…
Read moreA paradox is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory statement that, when investigated or explained, is in fact true. The Bible contains some statements that are seemingly self-contradictory, yet the more we learn about God, the more we realize the truth of these statements. We read in Isaiah 55:8-9 (ESV), “My…
Read moreNew: different from that which has been before As we begin a new year, often we resolve to do some things differently. All too often, our resolve weakens as the days go on and we find ourselves settling back into our old habits. There is a passage in Revelation 21:1-5…
Read moreRecently my husband and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. We decided to have our picture made and as we posed for the photographer she asked us, “What is the key to such a lasting relationship?” I saw this as an opportunity to share with this young woman not only…
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