One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the story about the prophet Elisha and one of his servants when they were facing capture by an opposing army. (2 Kings 6:13-17) As soon as they received word that a strong force had surrounded the city, the servant panicked. “Oh,…
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What are you doing here?
I have read the story of the prophet, Elijah, more than once and I have heard Bible teachers teach about him many times. When he stood before the people and challenged them to choose whom they would follow, his faith was amazing. He knew his God was bigger than any…
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The light of hope
Feeling hopeless can be like wandering around a really dark room and trying to find a lamp. When you first enter you pause for a moment, hoping that your eyes will adjust to the darkness and you’ll be able to make out a shape somewhere in the room. When you…
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Frantic
Picture the scene. The disciples are in a boat with Jesus, the one that spoke the seas into being. Suddenly a treacherous storm hits. The winds are howling and the waves are smashing. I can picture the disciples frantically trying to steady the sail and bail the water out of…
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Remember – God is Faithful
I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! – Psalm 116:1-2 It only takes a moment to look back on my life and be able to see that God…