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TROUBLED SOUL
Show me favor, Adonai, for I am in trouble. My eyes grow dim with anger, my soul and body as well. PSALM 32:10 We are all susceptible to anger that darkens our soul and body; anger that clouds our thinking. The decisions we make when we are angry and when we have no peace may create…
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THE WAY
Yeshua said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father except through Me” John 14:6 How does a dirt path form and why does it so often wind along, sometimes for reasons not clear to us? If, like me, you have had the privilege of seeing paths…
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PROTECT YOUR TERRITORY
“From the time of Yochanan the Immerser until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been suffering violence; yes, violent ones are trying to snatch it away” MATTHEW 11:12 Other Bible translations render the end of the above verse, “the violent take is by force.” These timeless words point to a dilemma that we still see…
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TAKE YOUR FAITH TO WORK
“Dear friends, I am writing you now this second letter; and in both letters I am trying to arouse you to wholesome thinking by means of reminders; so that you will keep in mind the predictions of the holy prophets and the command given by the Lord and Deliverer through your emissaries. First, understand this:…
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DEFEATING DISCOURAGEMENT
“Five times I received “forty lashes less one” from the Jews. Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea” 2 Corinthians 11:24-25 The Bible tells us of discouraging events—Cain’s struggle to overcoming jealousy, Abraham not being…
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SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT
“Lay hold of my words in your heart, keep my commands and you will live!” Proverbs 4:4 The word of Adonai is to our spiritual being as healthy food is to our body. When we neglect to nourish our bodies, we will become frail which may lead to death. Likewise, neglecting the word of God will lead…
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SPIRITUAL CHECKUP
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any virtue and if there is anything worthy of praise—dwell on these things. —PHILIPPIANS 4:8 In what direction is the winds of life blowing you, and do these winds of life swaying your spiritual life. We each…
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REJECT THE SPIRIT OF REJECTION
“Therefore, whoever rejects this teaching is rejecting not a man but God, indeed, the One who gives you the Ruach HaKodesh, which is his” 1 thessalonians 4:8 Rejection can be difficult, possibly even devastating to some people. Each of us may respond to rejection differently. Some people are able to shrug it off, while others…
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CHILDREN OF GOD
“For all who are led by the Ruach Elohim, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall again into fear; rather, you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!””—Romans 8:14-15 The above scripture tells us a hard truth, one that we often don’t…
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THE PERFECT MARRIAGE
“Let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband. Let the husband fulfill his obligation to his wife, and likewise also the wife to her husband”—1 Corinthians 7:2-3 Marriage is not always easy! Not so profound a statement, is it? But why is marriage often so difficult? After all,…
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Photo by Nothing Ahead on Pexels.com “The heart is more deceitful than all elseAnd is desperately sick;Who can understand it?“ Jeremiah 17:9 What feelings manifest themselves in your heart and how, if at all, do you express them? The writer of the Proverbs cautions us to “Guard your heart diligently,for from it flow the springs of life” (Proverbs
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“The Blessings of Adonai brings wealth and He adds no trouble with it” Proverbs 10:22 Greed, dishonesty, pride, and injustice. These and other issues have existed from the beginning of time. Satan himself was cast out of heaven because his pride drove him to lead a rebellion against God (Isaiah 14:12-14). Each generation has had
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Indeed, this is what the Lord says: “Even the captives of the mighty man will be taken away, And the prey of a tyrant will be rescued; For I will contend with the one who contends with you, And I will save your sons” Isaiah 49:25 There is a vicious enemy to the human race, and especially to those
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“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” MATTHEW 5:4 Life can be difficult, and when our problems come, they seem to come in unrelenting waves. Our problems do not travel alone; they come with a combination of worry, anger, pain, anxiety, fear, and other forms of emotional turmoil. This emotional turmoil can create
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“You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” Matthew 5:48 This is a tall order! Is Yeshua really telling us to be perfect, especially in this broken world and body? How can any of us attain perfection or even be like God? This scripture should really cause us to stop and ponder. Jesus is
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“The people wander like sheep, afflicted because there is no shepherd.” Zechariah 10:2 Imagine a world where events that are to take place were known before they did and we can avoid or survive them. Now, imagine that same world two thousand years from now when what remains is a record of this time complete with
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Yeshua spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. The one who follows Me will no longer walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 ‘Tis the season for many around the world to show off their creative light decoration skills. Many are eagerly awaiting Christmas, a time
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But the serpent was shrewder than any animal of the field that Adonai Elohim made. So it said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from all the trees of the garden’?” Genesis 3:1 The enemy of our souls continually meddles in our lives. He wants to thwart God’s plan for us and is
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A Song of Ascents.I will lift up my eyes to the mountains—from where does my help come?My help comes from Adonai,Maker of heaven and earth. Psalms 121:1-2 Job 14:1 says, “A mortal born of woman, is of few days and full of turmoil”. As so many of us in the United States prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving,
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“Wait for Adonai. Be strong, let Your heart take courage, and wait for Adonai“. Psalm 27:14 Throughout scripture, we find continual encouragement to wait for the Lord. This is often very difficult for us, especially when we find ourselves in a tough situation. Maybe I should speak for myself here, but I am confident in saying I am
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Photo by Nothing Ahead on Pexels.com “The heart is more deceitful than all elseAnd is desperately sick;Who can understand it?“ Jeremiah 17:9 What feelings manifest themselves in your heart and how, if at all, do you express them? The writer of the Proverbs cautions us to “Guard your heart diligently,for from it flow the springs of life” (Proverbs
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“The Blessings of Adonai brings wealth and He adds no trouble with it” Proverbs 10:22 Greed, dishonesty, pride, and injustice. These and other issues have existed from the beginning of time. Satan himself was cast out of heaven because his pride drove him to lead a rebellion against God (Isaiah 14:12-14). Each generation has had
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Indeed, this is what the Lord says: “Even the captives of the mighty man will be taken away, And the prey of a tyrant will be rescued; For I will contend with the one who contends with you, And I will save your sons” Isaiah 49:25 There is a vicious enemy to the human race, and especially to those
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“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” MATTHEW 5:4 Life can be difficult, and when our problems come, they seem to come in unrelenting waves. Our problems do not travel alone; they come with a combination of worry, anger, pain, anxiety, fear, and other forms of emotional turmoil. This emotional turmoil can create
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“You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” Matthew 5:48 This is a tall order! Is Yeshua really telling us to be perfect, especially in this broken world and body? How can any of us attain perfection or even be like God? This scripture should really cause us to stop and ponder. Jesus is
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“The people wander like sheep, afflicted because there is no shepherd.” Zechariah 10:2 Imagine a world where events that are to take place were known before they did and we can avoid or survive them. Now, imagine that same world two thousand years from now when what remains is a record of this time complete with
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Yeshua spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. The one who follows Me will no longer walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 ‘Tis the season for many around the world to show off their creative light decoration skills. Many are eagerly awaiting Christmas, a time
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But the serpent was shrewder than any animal of the field that Adonai Elohim made. So it said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from all the trees of the garden’?” Genesis 3:1 The enemy of our souls continually meddles in our lives. He wants to thwart God’s plan for us and is
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A Song of Ascents.I will lift up my eyes to the mountains—from where does my help come?My help comes from Adonai,Maker of heaven and earth. Psalms 121:1-2 Job 14:1 says, “A mortal born of woman, is of few days and full of turmoil”. As so many of us in the United States prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving,
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“Wait for Adonai. Be strong, let Your heart take courage, and wait for Adonai“. Psalm 27:14 Throughout scripture, we find continual encouragement to wait for the Lord. This is often very difficult for us, especially when we find ourselves in a tough situation. Maybe I should speak for myself here, but I am confident in saying I am
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Photo by Nothing Ahead on Pexels.com “The heart is more deceitful than all elseAnd is desperately sick;Who can understand it?“ Jeremiah 17:9 What feelings manifest themselves in your heart and how, if at all, do you express them? The writer of the Proverbs cautions us to “Guard your heart diligently,for from it flow the springs of life” (Proverbs
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“The Blessings of Adonai brings wealth and He adds no trouble with it” Proverbs 10:22 Greed, dishonesty, pride, and injustice. These and other issues have existed from the beginning of time. Satan himself was cast out of heaven because his pride drove him to lead a rebellion against God (Isaiah 14:12-14). Each generation has had
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Indeed, this is what the Lord says: “Even the captives of the mighty man will be taken away, And the prey of a tyrant will be rescued; For I will contend with the one who contends with you, And I will save your sons” Isaiah 49:25 There is a vicious enemy to the human race, and especially to those
-
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” MATTHEW 5:4 Life can be difficult, and when our problems come, they seem to come in unrelenting waves. Our problems do not travel alone; they come with a combination of worry, anger, pain, anxiety, fear, and other forms of emotional turmoil. This emotional turmoil can create
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“You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” Matthew 5:48 This is a tall order! Is Yeshua really telling us to be perfect, especially in this broken world and body? How can any of us attain perfection or even be like God? This scripture should really cause us to stop and ponder. Jesus is
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“The people wander like sheep, afflicted because there is no shepherd.” Zechariah 10:2 Imagine a world where events that are to take place were known before they did and we can avoid or survive them. Now, imagine that same world two thousand years from now when what remains is a record of this time complete with
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Yeshua spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. The one who follows Me will no longer walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 ‘Tis the season for many around the world to show off their creative light decoration skills. Many are eagerly awaiting Christmas, a time
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But the serpent was shrewder than any animal of the field that Adonai Elohim made. So it said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from all the trees of the garden’?” Genesis 3:1 The enemy of our souls continually meddles in our lives. He wants to thwart God’s plan for us and is
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A Song of Ascents.I will lift up my eyes to the mountains—from where does my help come?My help comes from Adonai,Maker of heaven and earth. Psalms 121:1-2 Job 14:1 says, “A mortal born of woman, is of few days and full of turmoil”. As so many of us in the United States prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving,
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“Wait for Adonai. Be strong, let Your heart take courage, and wait for Adonai“. Psalm 27:14 Throughout scripture, we find continual encouragement to wait for the Lord. This is often very difficult for us, especially when we find ourselves in a tough situation. Maybe I should speak for myself here, but I am confident in saying I am
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