One Quarter

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In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. (James 2:17)

A couple months ago I received this email from my wonderful sister-in-law, who has become a devoted friend.  I have saved this story for a special occasion and felt that this is the time to share it.  I’ve been doing a study on the men and women who lived by faith.  There are so many people in the Bible who looked forward to the things of God in faith, their actions followed what the believed God would do, not what they always saw Him do.  Sometimes I think we live out lives in conditional ways.  Like, “God I’ll go on a missions trip for You when things change in my finances…”  “God I’ll share the Good News of Your Son Jesus when it’s a little more convenient…”  “God I’ll go to church when I’m not so tired, when the week hasn’t been so full, etc.”  The excuses seem to pile up in several areas, but isn’t the time to live for God, right now?  Here is a story about a bus driver who was paying attention to the actions of a passenger on the bus.

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Let the World Know

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Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live and in your name I will lift up my hands. (Psalm 63:3-4)

This Scripture passage has meant a lot to me over the last few years and today it was a fresh reminder of God’s faithfulness to me.  His love truly is better than life and with every breath I take, I hope I can praise Him to the best of my ability.  I want to glorify the One who knows me best, the One who daily gives me new moments to live out.

It is always such a blessing to read God’s Word and be refreshed by the contents I find inside.  This Psalm has continued to be like a refreshing spring of water that I find myself making weekly trips to get my dose from.  My hope is that you will write it down and apply each word to memory.  Please allow God to use the words of this passage to minister to your heart and refresh your soul.

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Unlocking the Door ~ Psalm 119 Part 10

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You are my portion, O Lord; I have promised to obey your words.  I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.  I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.  I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands. (Psalm 119:57-60)

I am continuously going back to God’s Word for the strength I need daily.  The Word is like a great feast at Thanksgiving, you just have to take the time to sit down and study it.  David shared his heart so willingly with the Lord in the Psalms and knew where his strength came from.  His words have been written down for us to read and learn the truth of who God is and always will be.  In this passage, we learn the following things…

God is our portion!

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Bungee Jumping for Jesus

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Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away. (Genesis 5:24)

Today I had the opportunity to hear about someone who has bungee jumped off of the second highest bridges in America.  It is called The New River Gorge Bridge and it is located in West Virginia.  The bridge is mammoth in size.  It’s length measures 3,030 feet and it’s height is 876 feet.  I was quite impressed by everything I heard.  Then I heard even more.  This person rock climbs, rolls down hills in big ball type things, climbs big mountains, and water skis on one ski.  There were a few other things that were mentioned, but by this point I was too awe struck to remember.

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Beauty in the Master’s Hands

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Yet, O Lord, you are our Father.  We are the clay, you are the potter; we are the work of your hand. (Isaiah 64:8)

Today, I continue to celebrate the moments in life God has given me.  I want to share with you an email I received a couple years ago.  I was reminded this week that there have been times in my life where the fire has gotten really hot and no matter how hot that fire gets, God is still in control.  The process can be difficult at times, but the masterpiece God is creating is well worth it!   I hope this story ministers to your heart, as you relate it to your own life.

There was a couple who took a trip to England to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.  They both liked antiques and pottery, and especially teacups…

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