Tag: Faith Gateway
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God’s Broken Family – FaithGateway
Every person is broken and every family is broken. Even God’s. Isn’t that somewhat of a relief? There’s no such thing as a perfect family. There is beauty in the broken. Read more from Elisa Morgan. When we are broken, we are exactly where God wants us. — Elisa Morgan Source: God’s Broken Family –…
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Double Honor – FaithGateway
One primary reason God instructs us to give honor to the authorities over us is for our sake, not for theirs. Read an excerpt from Under Cover by John Bevere about the story of Samuel’s birth and how his mother Hannah submitted to God’s authority under harsh circumstances. Give respect and honor to all to…
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Letter Writing and Paul’s Final Days – FaithGateway
Does anyone write letters anymore? I’m not talking about business memos or quick notes on Post-its, but personal, handwritten letters to someone you care about. “This is, in fact, our main part to play in God’s Story: to trust him even when common sense makes us scratch our head and wonder what in the world…
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Joy Doesn’t Come When the Sun Shines Brighter – FaithGateway
There is freedom in realizing that the joy doesn’t come when the sun shines brighter. Hayley Morgan shares about joy found in relationship with Christ. Jesus was and is always the prize. — Hayley Morgan Source: Joy Doesn’t Come When the Sun Shines Brighter – FaithGateway
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The Fear of the Lord | Psalms 34-37 ~ FaithGateway
Are you in a place of wondering if the Lord will intervene, or answer your prayers, or protect you from difficult circumstances? Focus on all the good and victory God has in store for those who trust Him. Read more from 10 Minutes in the Word: Psalms. Fear the Lord, you His holy people, for…
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Snakes and Doves | Devotions from the Mountains – FaithGateway
We have to evaluate what we’re allowing into our lives, our ears, our hearts, our minds, our eyes, and our bodies and really, deeply ask if it’s God’s best for us. Read an excerpt from Devotions from the Mountains by Lisa Ham. Remember His instructions to His disciples, and live by them — not hoodwinked…
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The Feast of Pentecost (Shavuot) – FaithGateway
Walking hand-in-Hand with Him is lived filled with the same Holy Spirit that filled the first followers of The Way in Acts 2. Read more form Michael Norten about the Feast of Pentecost. “The law brought death, while the Spirit brought life!” — Michael Norten Source: The Feast of Pentecost (Shavuot) – FaithGateway
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When You’re Not Doing-Just-Fine-Thank-You – FaithGateway
“Your story is different from mine, but pain is pain and you are not alone.” Sheila Walsh discusses pain and recovery in her book In the Middle of the Mess. Source: When You’re Not Doing-Just-Fine-Thank-You – FaithGateway
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Love Everybody Always | Bob Goff – FaithGateway
There’s no school to learn how to love your neighbor, just the house next door. No one expects us to love them flawlessly, but we can love them fearlessly, furiously, and unreasonably. Read an excerpt from Everybody Always by Bob Goff. Simply put, we can stop waiting for a plan and just go love everybody. —…
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Brokenness: Prepare to Bear Much Fruit – FaithGateway
The state of brokenness is not proof that God is mad at you. He allows brokenness in us as a tool to make us more like Himself. Read more from this excerpt of Finding God’s Blessings in Brokenness by Dr. Charles Stanley. Brokenness is His way to blessing. — Charles Stanley Source: Brokenness: Prepare to Bear…