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Spiritual Rx

This quote from C.H. Spurgeon has been haunting me the last couple of days, “When a patient believes in a physician, he carefully follows his prescriptions and directions. Faith that refuses to obey the commands of the Savior is a … Continue reading

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Soul Reverence

Rebuild my courage. Reignite my motivation. Repurpose my will. Rejuvenate my heart. Realign my thoughts. Renew my mind. Relinquish my fears. Refuse to give up. Relate to my humanness. Remember my sins no more. Recall Your promises. Restore my life. … Continue reading

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Friend vs. Foe

Do you have a famous man or woman of God who you love to read quotes by? Over the past many months, my ultimate favorite source of encouragement has been the late C.H. Spurgeon. Yesterday, I stumbled across a fresh … Continue reading

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Onward!

The song of storms will no longer pound the ramparts of my heart. Those waves of doubt will no longer crash upon my mind. The encompassing darkness will not have a foothold in my spirit. The earthquake of lies will … Continue reading

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Light

I am but a simple light in the darkness; No fanfare or commanding presence. Ready to reveal truth in God’s love; Lit to proclaim God’s essence above. On my own, the flame dimly seen; But gathered with His people; Create … Continue reading

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Who Am I?

Greetings, friend! For those who are new to my blog, I want to welcome you and share a little about myself. My heart is full with truths from the Word of God. I believe the Bible is God-breathed and alive. … Continue reading

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Isolation = Extinction

I visited a historical landmark of a society that was extreme and believed in celibacy – men and women living apart from one another never to join. Not surprisingly, this radical group became extinct as they had no offspring. They … Continue reading

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What Is Freedom to You?

Many of my beloved readers are from different countries. As you may know, I am from the US and today is our “Independence Day.” It causes me to think about “freedom.” Even though it seems America has an abundance of … Continue reading

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Kingdoms

We’ve all tried to build kingdoms on our own. Banes of existence in castles, on thrones. Set high above, which should be brought low. Raising flags from depths of the undertow. Making selfish decrees of empty intent; Proclaiming independence from … Continue reading

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Before You

Before You, My life’s goal Was to play my role. I was sold On what I was told. Then, You called my name and touched my soul, Forgave my mess and made me whole. I’ll follow You till I’m worn … Continue reading

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One of Us

I am so thankful that I know and have a relationship with a God and King who desired to be with us by becoming one of us. So many people have an idea that God is distant; uncaring. This couldn’t … Continue reading

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One Day

Testing and trying, the enemy persists, Wanting and waiting, my heart does resist. Beyond the touch of human knowns, For heavenly respite, weary souls groan. Fleeting and flying are thoughts of mine. Pushing and pulling; yearning for the Divine. One … Continue reading

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