Author: Rebecca
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Time to Stop Throwing Stones and Pray
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In John 8 we are reminded that we all are guilty of some type of sin. The crowd was going to stone a woman caught in the act of adultery. Jesus saved her from death. Even the sinless Son of God did not pick up a stone to take her…
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Still Needing the Presence of God
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I wish there was a way to walk continuously in the peace and presence of Christ Jesus. When I was 5 years old, I did not want to leave my Sunday School Classroom. I did not want to lose that warm love that was in my heart when the Holy…
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Prayer While Waiting on God
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Waiting on God is so much better than waiting on human beings. When you are waiting on a person it seems you have to stay alert and often your life must be put on hold. This seems to be especially true when you’re waiting in line or have a Doctor’s…
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There is No Need too Great or Small for God
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Eph 6:18 tells us to pray on all occasions with all kinds of prayer requests. There is no need too great or small for God. It is the relationship with God and others that is most important. Prayer is an act of love connecting us to our God that loves…
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A Labor of Love Not a Business Transaction
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I was feeling guilty about something. I decided I needed to do a prayer about my feelings and do a quick forgiveness prayer. I did not realize that subconsciously I was starting to treat my Savior as if He is in the Feel-Good Business. I did not want to be…
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God is Patient With Us and Will Not Quit
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Early in the morning I started my quiet time with God by reading the research my sister, Marilyn had sent me about the Hebrew meaning for words that pertain to patience. She had also included a long list of Bible Scriptures about patience. She concluded our Heavenly Father and Christ…
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We Are God’s Unique Light in The World
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I was praying and God brought my adjustable portable Afrog Light Fixture to my mind. My light is working great now, and it is very useful. I am so glad I did not toss it or give it away when I was frustrated with it. The real problem with my…
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Giving God My Feelings of Abandonment
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God had been working on me for a while healing old wounds and in general taking me through His sanctification process. I had been feeling abandoned by God for a few days and I was troubled by my feelings. I had been trying to read a book given to me…
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Understanding A Prophet’s Accountability
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As I was reading the entire Bible as a new Christian, I was upset by a few things I read. The story in 1 Kings 12-13 especially troubled me. A prophet named Shemaiah was given instructions from God to go and warn the sinful King Jeroboam to turn away from…
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Can We Live Peaceful Lives in Christ?
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Why can’t we just get along with everyone that professes Faith in God? When I was a young child, my Great Uncle scared me and bullied me spiritually into a false statement of faith in Christ. Then he took credit for saving my soul. After becoming a Christian, I spoke…
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Seeking The Father of Love
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How do I seek more of God’s Love? Matthew 7:7 says we need to ask for what we need. What is God’s love? God’s love is not a thing or feeling to chase after. God’s love we seek is actually God Himself. Seeking more of God’s love is seeking to…
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Mutual Respect and Love
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We are Unique. As God’s people our gifts and abilities are for the common good of God’s Kingdom here on Earth. 1 Corinthians 12:6-7 explains that there are different and diverse styles of the Spiritual Gifts. I understand that is because God has made us unique individuals. This makes me…