Tag: Bible
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A Journey With A Purpose
What could be worse than hearing from God, then ending up in slavery days later? This is only the beginning of Joseph’s struggles. A brotherly prank goes too far and Joseph soon finds himself stripped of his lovely technicolor coat, family, comforts, security and all things familiar.
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Is this it? Is this really it?
We are thankful for the variety of experiences we have shared to date, as people and as a couple. Some situations left us with regret, as we let ourselves imagine ‘what if’. A life of ‘what ifs’ starts with pride, envy, jealousy and comparison of ourselves to others. There is nothing God-directed in that at…
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I’ll know it when I see it!
Creativity confirms creation at its essence. Genesis 1:27 tells us we are made in God’s image. All this after He created the earth and everything in it. I love that God enjoys His creation, including all these crazy characters in the Bible that are actually a part of Christ’s lineage! I would laugh, but many…
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Passing On the Batton
This is the toughest time to raise a child or a teen. Have we given thought to how tough it is to be that child or teen, before Christ. How much more after they accept Jesus into their hearts or become baptized? I spent much of today watching and listening to various Christian messages and…
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Ripples of change
Quiet time in the garden. Sitting alone under a gentle breeze, ready to pray. Mornings are so beautiful. My joints stiff as I shift on the bench. With legs outstretched, the pain eases. Back to focus on prayer and worship. The songs play out in my mind, with the right words for the prayers God…
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A new beginning for Kenya
Our prayer is that every man, woman and child takes time to review God’s Word – Proverbs 6:16-19. Change starts with a people standing on principle. The only set of principles we can rely on are found in God’s Word.
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The Handover
Every time I accepted a promotion or a new role, I find it imperative to share handover notes with my superiors. God is teaching me about the need to handover issues, situations and matters to Him several times a day. This week, I let God take control of a situation that has plagued me for…
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Self Acceptance
As I have grown older, I have come to realize pleasing others is less of need and more of a strain. When I moved out of my parents home over 20 years ago, I learned the delights of developing and acquiring my own (very) long list of wants and desires. Quite a happy time, as…
