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“It’s Not Too Late”

“I am the Resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will never die.” (John 11:25) My heart broke when I heard of a dear friend diagnosed with cancer. I wept. I thought, what should I say to bring her comfort? I then remembered how “Jesus wept,” with His friends. What a raw picture. (John 11:35) Lazarus had died. His friends, undone with sadness and questions. Jesus, where have you been? Why weren’t you here sooner? It’s easy to think that the Lord has run far off when we face hard things, but this passage proves He’s near to the broken-hearted. He’s in touch with our pain and our fears. His tears speak. His response does, too. He wasn’t … Continue reading“It’s Not Too Late”

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“Stand Up Straight”

I’ll never forget my Dad telling me, “Hold your shoulders back.” For days I concentrated on it. I remember it felt so uncomfortable at first, yet, eventually it became natural, my shoulders aligned upright.  Our ABBA Father tells us the same, for we all have a tendency to slump in our heart posture. We have to concentrate to stay standing upright. We have to be set on it. We have to be set on “heart resets,” I call them. With intention and attention. I’ve been studying the heroes that came before us. (Hebrews 11) They were controlled and sustained by their faith. Take note: It was by uncomfortable circumstances and in unfamiliar territory that their conviction was made clear. Their … Continue reading“Stand Up Straight”

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“Awaken To The Waves”

The Almighty gathers together the waters of the sea. He puts the oceans in their place to display His character. (Psalm‬ ‭33‬:‭7‬) Do you love the beach like I do? Every wave roars. Have you heard what they’re saying? Each one utters. They echo the eternal promises secured through Christ Jesus our Lord. They sing of God’s steadfast presence and ultimate triumph. There are many types of waves, but they all have one thing in common. Sending love and thoughts to grow on. “Be still and know that He is God.” (Psalm 46:10) He speaks, Take your peace. (Mark 4:39) In Christ Jesus, we can ride the waves and rest assured.

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“Forget-Me-Not”

“Forget not all His benefits.” (Psalm 103:2) The “forget me not” is a small flowering plant, actually known to represent true love. Giving it to another expresses commitment, it sings of deep connection with a strong bond that can never be broken. Have you ever seen one? God has set up memorials of Himself over all creation. He’s even given us this flower as an expression of His steadfast commitment, representing the fury of His enduring love. Hear Jesus say, “Forget me not, for I will never forget you.” (Isaiah 49:16) “Praise the Lord, Oh my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. “Forget not all His benefits.” He Who kisses your heart with forgiveness in spite of … Continue reading“Forget-Me-Not”