Tag: faith
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The Power of Anticipatory Gratitude: Thanking God for What is to Come
The scene at Bethany was not the kind that moves people to have faith. Lazarus had been dead for a few days. Sorrow and disappointment sorrounded everyone, but in Martha’s heart, there was still room to choose faith. “Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if only you had been here, my…
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The Woman of Valor of Proverbs 31
chayil” (חַ֫יִל) —strength, might, or valor— “Eshet chayil,” or “woman of valor,” — that’s the central line and idea of the Proverbs 31:10 poem. “Who could ever find a wife like this one — she is a woman of strength and mighty valor! She’s full of wealth and wisdom. The price…
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Jesus left the keys, I plan on using them
Remember when you were a teenager and had just started driving? Most likely, your parents were the teacher and usually, the father spends adequate amount of time to teach his children how to drive a car. After many days of driving with them in the passenger seats, hearing all the…
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The presence of God: A place to dwell
Have you ever been in a room where somebody you don’t even know walks in and the feeling in the room suddenly changes. In my profession, I see many people I don’t know every day and I am able to experience this. Someone can be quiet, with no body language…
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Here I Am: Hineni
Abraham was called by God more than once. First, he was called and sent to another land where God would fulfill a promise to him. Abraham responded by obeying and following the voice of this God that he would come to know. Many years passed while Abraham waited on God…
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Ears to believe: listening to his voice
Sheep have good peripheral vision, but poor vision directly in front of them. Because their eyes are on the sides of their heads, they can see very well around them, but not very well in front of them. This is why they tend to let themselves be guided by the…
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Perceiving the micro works of God
Recently, I ve had some moments where I see or hear something and I can immediately perceive that it is the result of the work of the Holy Spirit in a person. These occurrences, could be easily thought of as having no significance or no meaning at all. However, I…
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Renewing our hope: Advent
“This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing. Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping” Romans 4:17-18 “Hope is the last thing ever lost”—we’ve heard it, we have said it, we…
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The Interruption of Grace
We rarely see God’s grace intricately knitted into our lives. We become frustrated in His hands, and we presume stagnation in waiting. Yet, He interrupts our plans to reveal Himself steadfast and sovereign. He interrupts our security to show us his mercy and justice. His peace will only reign in…
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Pandemia de Oración: Bloque internacional de oración por 24 horas
Jesús dijo: “Otra vez os digo, que si dos de vosotros se pusieren de acuerdo en la tierra acerca de cualquiera cosa que pidieren, les será hecho por mi Padre que está en los cielos.” Mateo 18: 19-21 CREEMOS que de Dios es el poder. Y que Él es quien…
