Category: Hope
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How to Embrace the Mystery and Be Obedient When It’s Obvious
The LORD led His people by a cloud during the day and a pillar of fire by night. They were called to pursue and embrace the mystery during the day and the obvious at night. God is not about the business of not giving us what we need to follow Him. His presence, wisdom, strength, leading and courage…
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God’s Word Really Works in the Lives of Those Who Believe!
Truth can pierce through the lies and deception like light in the darkness. But you have to welcome it, you need to listen to the One who calls you to Himself, into His own Kingdom and glory. The call to come to Him is not a lie. And when you begin to take it seriously,…
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In the Wilderness, Not an Oasis
On this particular day, the presence and power and glory of God was found and could be seen in the wilderness, not in an oasis! When we find ourselves going through a dry season in life when water seems scarce and we are spiritually dehydrated, we often wonder where God could possibly be in all…
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How to Not Carry Things You Were Not Meant to Carry
Life can become much more discouraging and frustrating on the trail when you’re carrying things you were not meant to carry. I’m talking about things that bring no intrinsic value while out in the wild, no business being in your backpack, but in fact, weigh you down, slow you down, and drain your energy. They…
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How To Recover From a Bad Start
Imagine yourself competing in the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. The event is the 800 meter final in track and field. You’re competing for your country and it has yet to win its first gold medal. You just got married. You’ve been on your honeymoon. The 800 meters isn’t even your event. You…
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Know This, Before It Happens
Advent is a season in which we are reminded of events that were foretold before they actually happened. It’s one of the ways God sets Himself apart from all other gods and objects of worship. A lot of people don’t like surprises. I get it. Being caught off guard is not fun, especially when you…
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Don’t Keep the Door Closed On God Possibilities
He couldn’t hear at all nor speak very well, but he was open to the possibilities. He wasn’t looking for Jesus, but the deaf man’s friends insisted. They brought the man before the Lord and begged Him to lay His hand upon their friend. They wanted to see Jesus heal him. They wanted to be…
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Where Do You Go When The Chaos Starts?
Where do you find refuge when it feels like trouble is rising up all around you? Having to respond to things we may have little control over can be exhausting and overwhelming. Living in this kind of chaos and confusion is not fun. Yet, in the world we live in its hard to avoid and…