Perhaps the most famous passage in the book of Joel is the promise of the Holy Spirit (Joel 2:28). Peter quoted that verse . . .
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Fruitful in God’s Presence
Do you feel you work hard, yet see very little fruit? Do you feel as if you put your hard-earned wages in a purse with holes?
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A Promise-Keeping God by Wendy Thayer
Imagine Mary, a sweet young girl experiencing within her own body the fulfillment of God’s promise to her people. She joyfully praised God with Elizabeth, who was experiencing a miracle pregnancy in her old age. . . .
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God’s Word Never Returns Void
Do you wonder about the fruitfulness of your writing? I often struggle against the lie that I am wasting valuable time. Perhaps I should be feeding the homeless or doing some other fruitful ministry.
However, God promises . . .
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2023 New Year’s Declarations
I have narrowed all the promises of God down to 8, the number of new beginnings. In this new year of new beginnings, I plan to declare these promises over myself, my family, and the whole body of Christ. If you like my list, I encourage you to print it off and join me. Better yet, make your own list of declarations for the new year.
1- Renewed Joy in Him
I declare that . . .
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The Psalm of the Prodigals
I was so moved by this psalm written by Frank Curtiss, that I just had to share it with you (with his permission, of course). Frank is currently writing a book of psalms . . .
Read MoreJacob was Created; Israel was Formed
Jacob (Father of the 12 tribes) was created, but Israel was formed (transformed). Our patriarch, Jacob, wrestled with God by the brook called Jabbok. There God changed his name to Israel. You can review the story in Genesis 32.
I see in this a picture of our regeneration in Jesus Christ. It foreshadows the “born again” experience. Jacob was created, as we all are, . . .
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