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Next time you are tempted to break through God's boundaries, remember His loving purpose in putting up fences. Choose to bless God for the boundaries and for the way they bless you. God's fences keep you within the bounds of His blessings.
~Joe Stowell
(Psalm 1:1)
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God's grace is infinite love expressing itself through infinite goodness. ~Bill Crowder
(2 Thessalonians 3:5)
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Great leaders accept the responsibility for their troops.
~Dr. Mike Murdock
(Luke 22:31,32)
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When God's word is hidden in our heart, His ways will become our ways. ~Cindy Hess Kasper
(Psalms 119:11)
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Wisdom is understanding what's really important.
~David McCasland
(Proverbs 2:9)
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What God gave to us, He wants us to share.
~David Roper
(Matthew 9:35)
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As I was reading the Christmas Story to my son this morning, I realized for the first time that the Shepherds had to overcome great fear to hear the announcement that our Savior was born. And also that they were the first eyewitnesses to the birth of Christ. My son asked me: "Daddy, do you think Jesus still has all the presents they gave him?" Before answering I thought about it, and I had to say: "Yes, he does." I'm sure our Lord has a little room in heaven with the gold, frankincense and myrrh, and any other gifts given to Him by the first to hear of his birthday. Jesus being born is so much more than a holiday, it's the reason for the season and the reason we live and move and have our being. Glory to God in the highest! (Luke 2)
~Donnie Alexander
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Great Physician, You know my heart.
I bow
before You now and ask that You show me
any attitude or action that doesn't please You.
Make me clean; make me well.
~Julie Ackerman Link
(Romans 5:12-21)
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God can spread the fragrance of His love through us today. A godly life is a fragrance that draws others to Christ. ~Anne Cetas
(I John 4:11)
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Where did I ever get the idea that life is all about pleasing myself? Certainly not from the Lord. He said "Give, and it shall be given unto you." If I'm only in the world to please me, where's the joy in that? There will never ever be enough things, or people, or praise to soothe our souls. The only one that can fill the void of our hearts beyond compare?-Jesus. Pray this prayer aloud with me: "Lord Jesus, if you're real-reveal yourself to me."
~Donnie Alexander
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Broken Focus is the Only Reason Men Fail.
~Dr. Mike Murdock
(Ecclesiastes 3:13)
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Are you disappointed in the pace of God's plans? "Trust in the Lord" (Ps. 37:3). God will open doors when the timing is perfect. God's timing is perfect--every time!
~Cindy Hess Kasper
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In helping His disciples navigate life and find their way through the traps and temptations of the world, Jesus often said, "stop." "Stop grumbling," "stop judging by mere appearances," "stop doubting and believe" (John 6:43; 7:24; 20:27 NIV).
To follow Jesus, we frequently have to stop something we are doing that's wrong. As we depend on His guidance, we will learn to go in the way he says is right.
~Julie Ackerman Link
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Lord, shape my life as only You can,
Guiding each day by Your loving plan;
Take what You need and give what You will;
My life is yours to use and to fill.
~Dave Branon
(Psalm 103:19)
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Make today count. Remember the 24 golden box cars on the track of success. If you do not control what goes into each of your 24 golden box cars (hours), then somebody else will. Avoid distractions. Write your daily list of things to do. Protect your schedule. This is your life. Make it happen. Jesus did. ~Dr. Mike Murdock
(Ecclesiastes 8:5)
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God's mercy is the model for how we should discipline our own children. If we react in anger, our harsh consequences will always outweigh their deeds of disobedience. If we, however, react firmly in love, we emulate our Savior and teach our children loving discipline in every sense of the word. Of course this takes a little time and patience-but who can measure the overwhelming positive example? ~Donnie Alexander
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Our greatest hope here below is help from God above.
~Joe Stowell
(Revelation 2:17)
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When we give ourselves completely to the Lord, all lesser giving become easier.
~Anne Cetas
(2 Corinthians 8:7)
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Humble obedience always guarantees uncommon provision. "By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor and life," (Proverbs 22:4).
~Dr. Mike Murdock
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Each new day gives us new reasons to Praise the Lord.
~Bill Crowder
(Psalm 118:24)
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Excellence Is the Seed for Increase.
~Dr. Mike Murdock
(Proverbs 22:29)
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Stop and take a break from the busyness of life so that you can refuel your soul.
~Joe Stowell
(Psalm 131:2)
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God's word always produces when
believed and acted upon!
~Dr. Danny Diaz
(Hebrews 11:1-2)
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No wonder David said about God's laws that He's given to us, "More to be desired are they than gold...sweeter also than honey" (Psalm 19:10). Obedience to God's Word is the Christian's greatest freedom. ~Dave Branon
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The Holy Spirit bears fruit in your life (Gal. 5:22-23), forms believers into one body (I Cor. 12:13), and assures you of God's presence (I John 3:24). The Holy Spirit is a powerful Person in our lives--even though we can't see Him. ~Bill Crowder
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Lord, I'm so human and make foolish mistakes. And worse yet, I willfully sin against you. Please forgive me, change me, restore me, and use me for Your name's sake. Amen.
~Julie Ackerman Link
(Lamentations 5:21)
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Maturity is the ability to delay gratification.
~Dr. Mike Murdock
(Matthew 6:33)
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Our hearts are linked through the love of Christ. ~Jennifer Benson Schuldt
(Ephesians 4:1-16)
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Whether morning, noon, or night,
make God's Word your delight.
~C.P. Hia
(Psalm 119:47)
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As Christian parents, we have the awesome responsibility to lovingly discipline our children (Prov. 13:24; 29:17; Heb. 12:9-11). As we impart God's wisdom to them, we have the blessing of helping them develop into responsible, God-fearing adults. Failure to discipline our children is a failure to love them. ~Marvin Williams
(I Samuel 2:29)
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We may read many books, but the Word of God is our "initial point," the fixed reference point. John Wesley read widely, but he always referred to himself as "a man of one book." The Bible is like a compass: if followed, you're going in the right direction. ~David Roper
(Matthew 4:4)
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