Author Archives: heartcalm7

Remembering God’s Goodness

Posted on June 28, 2018 by heartcalm7

“. . . and Joshua said to them, ‘Cross again to the ark of the Lord your God into the middle of the Jordan, and each of you take up a stone on his shoulder, according to the number of the … Continue reading →

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Stop struggling! Rest in God.

Posted on June 25, 2018 by heartcalm7

We get so pressured in our preoccupation with managing of the details of our lives.  We are haunted by the illusion that we are in control of the outcomes.  This sense of responsibility drives us and keeps us on edge. … Continue reading →

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To be heard by God

Posted on June 21, 2018 by heartcalm7

As Solomon led the people of Israel to dedicate the new Temple for the worship of God, the Lord said to him in a night vision, “If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek … Continue reading →

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Strength in weakness

Posted on June 18, 2018 by heartcalm7

One of the most common questions of mankind experiencing loss and grief is, “Why is this happening to me?  Why does God allow so much suffering in the world?  This is not the way I would do it, if I … Continue reading →

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Blessed conversations

Posted on June 15, 2018 by heartcalm7

  The Lord God has given Me the tongue of disciples, That I may know how to sustain the weary one with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.   … Continue reading →

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Take possession!

Posted on June 12, 2018 by heartcalm7

“Now, O Israel, listen to the statutes and the judgments which I am teaching you to perform, so that you may live and go in and take possession of the land which the Lord, the God of your fathers, is … Continue reading →

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Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called

Posted on June 7, 2018 by heartcalm7

There is a kind of eternal life that will determine where we live eternally; there is another kind of eternal life that will determine how we experience it, both then and now. According to Jesus and John, there is only one factor that determines our forgiveness … Continue reading →

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Live for what lasts

Posted on June 4, 2018 by heartcalm7

Nearly every day I pray God would give me recognition of my own sin, that I might confess it to Him, turn from that destructive way, and find His healthy course for my life. “Search me, O God, and know … Continue reading →

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The Thoroughness of Forgiveness

Posted on May 31, 2018 by heartcalm7

Although we feel like we struggle with many difficult life circumstances, the biggest problem we face in life is our sin.  Our life-long sin pattern keeps us from the God who loves us.  If this barrier is not dealt with, … Continue reading →

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God’s Public Relations Dept. – Christian Character

Posted on May 28, 2018 by heartcalm7

A third way God “advertises” Himself to the world is through changed lives of His followers.  Of course, believers who choose to live focused upon themselves and earthly concerns are a deterrent to God’s public relations campaign. But it must … Continue reading →

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