Archive for February, 2009

Forty Days of Forgiveness (Day 6 – 10)

Day 6: ” I will be like a father to him and he will be like a son to Me; when he commits iniquity, I will correct him with the rod of men and the strokes of the sons of men, but My lovingkindness shall not depart from him… ” 2 Sam 7:14-15 Even as [...]

Prayer Quote for Lent

“The prayer of petition is a part of God’s plan for man. When we say that God answers prayers, we do not mean that prayer caused God to change His mind. God has made the whole world and governs it by His providence. Everything that occurs in the world takes place according to the plan [...]

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Forty Days of Forgiveness (Day 1 – 5)

Day One: “They refuse to listen, and did not remember Your wondrous deeds which You had preformed among them; So they became stubborn and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt But you are a God of forgiveness, Gracious and compassionate; And You did not forsake them“ Nehemiah 9:17 Often we turn [...]

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When a “Friend” says Hurtful Things

My wife got a letter yesterday from someone who was once a friend. It must be pointed out that my wife has been laid up with blood clots in her leg and lungs and we were hoping that this letter would be one to wish her healing. But sadly it was not the case. It [...]

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Psalm 119:81-88 (Kaph)

My soul longs for your salvation;I hope in your word.My eyes long for your promise;I ask. “When will you comfort me?”For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,yet I have not forgotten your statutes.How long must your servant endure?When will you judge those who persecute me?The insolent have dug pitfalls for me;they do [...]

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Persecutions continue in India, Turkey and Now England

It is now evident that in the “Free World” Christians are being attacked for their beliefs and their rights, property, and livelihoods are threatened. But it was a shock that a nurse was suspended for offering to pray for a client and now a professional foster parent has been denied to care for children because [...]

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C.H. Spurgeon on Readiness

I have been rereading sermons by Spurgeon (because a friend of mine finally returned one of my books) and I keep finding nuggets of wisdom that have shaped my life in the past and renew my faith in mighty ways. This is another one that blessed me. “And even when that faith is given, the [...]

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