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Living Close to the Father’s Heart

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  Living Close to the Father’s Heart ❤️ SCRIPTURES Acts 17:28 (NLT) “For in him we live and move and exist. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’” Psalm 34:18 (NLT) “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Isaiah 66:13 (NLT) “I will comfort you there in Jerusalem as a mother comforts her child.” Ephesians 4:1–6 (NLT) “Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, in all, and living through all.” Living Close to the Father’s ...

A SECURE ANCHOR IN A CHANGING WORLD

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  A SECURE ANCHOR IN A CHANGING WORLD Psalm 90:1 (NLT) Lord, through all the generations you have been our home! 1 Corinthians 8:6 (NLT) But for us, there is one God, the Father, by whom all things were created, and for whom we live. And there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things were created, and through whom we live. 1 Corinthians 15:21 (NLT) So you see, just as death came into the world through a man, now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man. Ephesians 2:4-5 (NLT) But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God's grace that you have been saved!) 1 Corinthians 2:12 (NLT) And we have received God's Spirit (not the world's spirit), so we can know the wonderful things God has freely given us. Proverbs 26:2 (NLT) Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse will not land on its...

THE ANATOMY OF AN OBEDIENT HEART

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  THE ANATOMY OF AN OBEDIENT HEART Learning to Trust God, Remain in Jesus, and Follow His Lead SCRIPTURES FOR TODAY Psalm 40:8 (NLT) “I delight to do your will, O my God; your instructions are within my heart.” John 15:4 (NLT) “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.” Romans 12:2 (NLT) “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Luke 12:40 (NLT) “You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” WELCOME TO MY TABLE! Hey, friend! Pull up a chair, grab a seat, and let's talk about something we all struggle with from time to time: obedience. Now, before you start thinking about rules, regulations, and a long list of things you're supposed to do,...

Finding our Footing in the Quiet Places

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  Finding Our Footing in the Quiet Places When God Meets Us in the Middle of Ordinary Life Scriptures for Today Psalm 25:14–15 (NLT) “The LORD is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant. My eyes are always on the LORD, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT) “Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” Hebrews 6:10 (KJV) “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” Romans 13:10 (KJV) “Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.” Colossians 3:15 (NLT) “And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” Finding Our Footing in the Quiet...

The Rhythm of a Transformed Heart ❤️

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  The Rhythm of a Transformed Heart ❤️ Finding God in the Middle of Ordinary Life Today's Scriptures Psalm 51:10 (NLT) “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.” Hebrew word: Lev (לֵב) — Heart; the inner person, including our thoughts, feelings, intentions, and will. God isn't just interested in changing what we do. He wants to transform who we are on the inside. John 14:21 (NLT) “Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them.” Greek word: Agapē (ἀγάπη) — Selfless, committed love that seeks the good of another. Our love for Jesus isn't just something we say; it becomes visible in how we live. Deuteronomy 28:1–2 (KJV) “And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set th...

FINDING QUIET PURPOSE IN A LOUD WORLD

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FINDING QUIET PURPOSE IN A LOUD WORLD Learning When to Move, When to Serve, and When to Be Still SCRIPTURES FOR TODAY Psalm 46:10 (NLT) “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 90:12 (NLT) “Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.” 2 Samuel 7:18 (NLT) “Then King David went in and sat before the LORD and prayed, ‘Who am I, O Sovereign LORD, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?’” 1 John 5:9 (NLT) “Since we believe human testimony, surely we can believe the greater testimony that comes from God. And God has testified about his Son.” Romans 2:6 (NLT) “He will judge everyone according to what they have done.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NLT) “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” FINDING QUIET PURPOSE IN A LOUD WORLD Have you ever felt like you're running on a treadmill that someone else is controlling? You know the one I...