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    When We Mess Up, Stumble and Fall…

    Everyday we have a reason to be thankful to the Lord. It’s not just because we have a roof over our head or shoes on our feet…or a cheesecake sitting on our plate to eat. (I’m always dreaming of cheesecake. lol)  We have a reason to be very thankful because of His ever-enduring mercy! Because of God’s mercy, I’m not given all the punishment that I deserve for my wrong doings and failures. (Psalms 103:10) I mess up each day… Each day I try to walk the Christian life, and I cannot do it well on my own.  God is so good because His mercy is so great.   He remembers…

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    How to Avoid a Gooey Mess

    Wait:  verb – to stay in a place until an expected event happens, until someone arrives, until it is your turn to do something, etc. – to not do something until something else happens – to remain in a state in which you expect or hope that something will happen soon *Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wait Waiting in line at the grocery store has never been on my list of favorite things to do .  When I’m in hurry to get somewhere, sitting at a red light is a little exhausting on my patience.  When there’s a long line for the bathroom, and I really need to go, I’m practically on the borderline…

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    The REAL Game Changer…

    [Game Changer]  noun –  2.  a person or thing that dramatically changes the course, strategy, character, etc., of something:   *Source: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/game-changer Today, I want to tell you about the REAL Game Changer.  There is no other on the face of this earth that can dramatically change our outcome and desperate situations and trials than the ONE who created us.  That is, our Heavenly Father, the Lord God Almighty! Read today’s Bible verse: In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and He heard me.  ~ Psalms 120:1 Notice the word “AND“? That’s when our REAL Game Changer steps in! The world faces distress and devastating circumstances, but without God, there is…

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    50 Reasons Why God is So Wonderful

    Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your problems?  I know I do at times.  Sadly, I have to admit that there are even occasions when I allow Satan to feed me his contaminating lies, and I start to feel hopeless of muddling through life.   Gloom and doom are Satan’s dirty lies that he enjoys feeding us. Here’s the thing you and I need to do… Climb out of bed.  Praise God for all that He’s done in taking care of you over the years.  Pray.  Pour out your heart to the Lord, casting all your cares upon Him, because He really does care and love you. (I Peter 5:7)  Feed…

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    How to Gain Strength When You Are Weak

    It’s said that a chain is only strong as its weakest link.  Once that link gives way under the pull and strain, the chain becomes broken. With God linked into our life… our weakest link is made complete and strengthened by God.  His grace and strength is enough to withstand the biggest pulls and strains in our life. The tough part might be for us to be glad in our trials and infirmities, but that’s also when we’ll find real rest and peace.  When we struggle on our own to fight or figure out the solution to our problems, we become weary and worn out…and even weaker. We can be…