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Confessing helplessness

Posted on January 30, 2018 by heartcalm7

O, what a gift it is to be made aware of our life-threatening condition!  After the initial shock, we are grateful to the doctor who uncovers a serious life threat.  Recognizing that we are not invincible — but in fact … Continue reading →

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I Give You Peace.

Posted on October 30, 2017 by heartcalm7

In the night, I was thanking God for the wonderful blessing of peace.   This is not something to be expected from the world or our personal circumstances.  It is a wonderful kindness of God to gift us with this blessing. Peace I … Continue reading →

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Who Do We Reflect to People?

Posted on October 28, 2017 by heartcalm7

Moses had a very close relationship with God during his wilderness service.  80-120 years old during this stressful time, he had learned dependence on God.  Speaking to God often in the Tent of Meeting as a friend (Exodus 33:11), it might be … Continue reading →

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Powerless and dependent

Posted on October 16, 2017 by heartcalm7

It is a periodic revelation to me that I cannot obey God in my own power.  My white-knuckling attempts at being godly in my own strength do not please Him.  I need to repeatedly learn the lesson that I must acknowledge … Continue reading →

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