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Just a thought by coppi
“If prayer stands as the place where God and human beings meet, then I must learn about prayer. Most of my struggles in the Christian life circle around the same two themes: why God doesn’t act the way we want God to, and why I don’t act the way God wants me to. Prayer is…
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Just a thought by coppi
Just a thought by coppi “Let nothing disturb you; let nothing frighten you. Everything passes except God; God alone is sufficient.”—Saint Theresa Many times when I made a “goof” or was experiencing a horrific trial that I was worrying or badgering myself about, I was reminded of a saying a friend would say to me…
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Just a thought by coppi
Just a thought by coppi And Hosea says, “I will be delighted to answer your question if you will first answer a question of mine. How can a holy God like this love such a harlotrous people like us?” The first thing about the nature of God’s relationship with us is that God gives to…
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Just a thought by coppi
Just a thought by coppi There’s a reason the windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror. Your future matters more than your past The Apostle Paul says in Philippians 3:13-14 TLB: “Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for…
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Just a thought by coppi
Just a thought by coppi “But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.” Psalms 5:11 NIV Jeremiah draws a direct connection between faith and peace. He says, “Blessed is the man who trusts…
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Just a thought by coppi
Just a thought by coppi – year 2015 The light of God surrounds me; The love of God enfolds me; The power of God protects me; The presence of God watches over me; wherever I am, God is. “Don’t fear tomorrow, God is already there.” After spending a year in Oklahoma, I was moving back…
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Just a thought by coppi “Forgiveness means it finally becomes unimportant that you hit back. You’re done. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you want to have lunch with the person. If you keep hitting back, you stay trapped in the nightmare.” — Anne Lamott enough said…..
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The Bible is not God. It is designed to act as a guide to knowing its Author. It is designed to give us a desire and understanding about this God who is living, active, and near to us. (Greg Denison 9/21/18) The future of Israel was in jeopardy. A massive Midianite army numbering 135,000 troops (Judges…
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Fear has always been my Jericho and it was because of fear that the Isralites did not enter the Promise land. When Moses died & Joshua took his place, they had to face their fears are stay in their placid land. God said to Joshua (1:3) I promise you what I promised Moses: wherever you set…
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Mark 4:39 – then He arose & rebuked the wind, & said to the sea, “peace be still”! “Father, the sea is big & my boat is small, but I feel safe because you are here in the boat with me”. Daniel Schantz Do you ever feel your boat is a kayak & you are peddling…
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