A Personal Knowledge
When we have a personal knowledge of God, we can trust the love he has for us.
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Held Close – Psalm 91:11-12
A key memory from childhood helps to explain Psalm 91.
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The Promise – Psalm 91: 7 & 9-10
As I sat in the afternoon sun, the zinnias in my garden lifted cheery faces. But cheerfulness was not the emotion I felt. Fear threatened like a vice around my soul. I cradled the small bump in my mid-section and cried, “Please, God. Please.” This pregnancy of 1985 had already lasted longer than the previous
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Finding Peace – Psalm 91:3, 5-6
The peace of God’s deliverance emotionally shields us during the challenges of life.
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The Faithfulness of Safety
God takes care of his children like doves guard their chicks. We can depend on the faithfulness of our loving God.
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Finding Stability – Psalm 91:1
Spiritual, emotional, and mental stability are necessary as we live in this chaotic world.
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Finding a Worship Sanctuary
It doesn’t matter where or how we worship. Just continue the relationship with God.
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When Domestic Abuse Hits Home
She sat in my office, this sad mother who was concerned for her daughter. “Surely, this isn’t possible,” she said. “They’ve been married 20 years and the whole family goes to church.” “I’m sorry, but it is possible. Not only possible, but it happens more often than you might think.” The mental images of several
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The Meaning of a Mystery Word
During a recent writing retreat, I taught a workshop about the word ‘Selah.’ Words are the tools of a wordsmith, but to create stories, we need to know what our words mean and how to properly use them. Especially in faith organizations, the word ‘Selah’ often surfaces. But no one actually knows its true meaning.
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The Value of Release
Sometimes life throws us into situations where we need to release. These situations force us to look at our personal environment, evaluate any toxic spaces, and reflect on how we really want to do life. We learn to release in tiny increments, as needed. Then those steps represent monumental heart blips which propel us onto
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