Quick Reads
We all need a little extra encouragement from day to day. These posts are designed for the busy individual who may not have time for a book, but still needs encouragement from God’s Word.
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Stay for the Intermission
Jairus stood there. In Mark chapter five, he besought Jesus greatly. He did what he was supposed to do and brought his urgent need to the Lord. He even fell down and worshipped in sincerity—surely Jesus would make his daughter whole—no doubt Jesus would answer his request. Jairus is soon filled with hope as Jesus
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The Key to Our Fears and Anxieties
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” – Psalm 119:11 I was sitting in a dentist’s chair having all four of my wisdom teeth pulled—wide awake. It was the most pain I think I have ever experienced to date. The numbing did not work completely, despite the
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On Grief
Grief is not a competition. So often I hear, “Well, this isn’t as bad as that.” Or “you think going through that is hard, you should endure this. Whatever your this is, grief is something that everyone faces at some point. Certainly, some face it more than others, but one’s tragedy does not dismiss another’s.
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Am I Decreasing?
“He must increase, but I must decrease.” – John 3:30 David picked out five smooth stones from the brook. No doubt there were many stones to choose from. But he needed a specific kind of stone for the giant he was about to face. He needed smooth stones. But why did they need to be
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Worship While You Wait
Abraham would have to sacrifice his son – God was still worthy of his worship. Hannah would go on childless – God was still worthy of her worship. Paul and Silas would die in prison – God was still worthy of their worship. We know that at the end of their stories, Isaac lived, Hannah
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Waiting on the Wall
“And the young men that were spies went in, and brought out Rahab, and her father, and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had; and they brought out all her kindred, and left them without the camp of Israel.” – Joshua 6:23 Being in a season of waiting is never easy, but
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