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The slacker wants it all and ends up with nothing, but the hard worker ends up with all that he longed for.  Proverbs 13:4 TPT I had to laugh the other day when I saw this old saying, “He who wants milk should not sit on a stool in the middle of the pasture expecting… Read More »

As the deer longs for streams of water,     so I long for you, O God.   Psalm 42:1 Last evening I finished mowing the grass and was enjoying the soft breeze that was a welcome relief from the heat and humidity we’ve been experiencing. I came into the house and as I got myself a drink… Read More »

When you go through deep waters,     I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty,     you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression,     you will not be burned up;     the flames will not consume you.   Isaiah 43:2 NLT Right about now, I think most of us by this… Read More »

A man cannot please God unless he has faith.  Anyone who comes to God must believe that He is. That one must also know that God gives what is promised to the one who keeps on looking for Him.  Hebrews 11:6  NLV How many of us find ourselves trying to please God by what we… Read More »

Since ancient times no one has heard,     no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you,     who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.   Isaiah 64:4 There is a story told of a man who went with some friends to an art exhibit. Being a master chess player, he was… Read More »

Then he said, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer.  Daniel  10:12 NLT One of the major hindrances that happens to Believers is what is perceived… Read More »

Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.      Proverbs 18:15 NLT   In 1879 Ferdinand de Lesseps the builder of the Suez Canal proposed the building of a new canal in Panama. It would be at sea level and make a “water circle” that would cut down time and mileage traveling back… Read More »

The heavens proclaim the glory of God.     The skies display his craftsmanship. Psalm 19:1 Trying to get outside work done before the heat and humidity come back has me seeing God in nature and knowing the blessing of His presence.Even yesterday when the sky was cloudy, the mix of clouds and the breakthough of the… Read More »

Break open your word within me until revelation-light shines out! Those with open hearts are given insight into your plans.    Psalm 119:130 When I was a kid, I had a teacher that used to say “make sure you crack open those books tonight!” At that moment in time I thought, what a goof! But… Read More »

We have a high priest who can feel it when we are weak and hurting. We have a high priest who has been tempted in every way, just as we are. But he did not sin.  Hebrews 4:15  NIRV There is a story told of a man who was sitting on a curb crying. Several… Read More »