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When I Can’t, God Can

November 27, 2013
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code blue, emergency, God, help, intensive care, zephaniah

Recently, I visited someone in the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital. And while visiting, I overheard an announcement in the hallways of the ICU. A calm automated voice rang out from the loud speaker, “This is a code blue. Paging all available staff to the second floor. This is a code blue. Paging all available staff to the second floor.” This message played for at least 6-8 times and I couldn’t help but wonder what a “code blue” meant...

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By J. Harris
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The Battle before the Breakthrough

June 11, 2013
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battles, breakthrough, exodus, fear, fight, future, God, plans, struggle, wilderness

Recently, as I contemplated the pros and cons of a major decision, I was faced with a lot of anxiety and fear. Every time we decide to move closer to God or to move closer the place God wants us to be, we encounter obstacles. As the Israelites made their escape from Egypt, they faced a major obstacle – being chased by Pharaoh and his armies. I know you are not running from a physical person named Pharaoh, but all...

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Got Plans?

May 29, 2013
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calendar, commit, el roi, events, flow, God, interruptions, planner, planning, plans, proverbs, sight, vision, wisdom

What are you making plans for? A big move, a new career, a trip, a date, an outing? As the days of spring speed on and the summer arrives, I can’t help but do what I love to do…plan. Any one who knows me well, knows that I enjoy planning – planning events, weddings, outings, parties, vacations, meals, even my children’s summer activities. My calendar is already printed, waiting for me to pencil in the details. Unlike my husband who...

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To Share or Not to Share…That Is The Question

April 9, 2013
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attitude, Christian, devotional, dreams, Genesis, God, growth, Joseph, reflection, sharing

Have you ever excitedly shared an idea with a loved one, expecting to have the person rave about how brilliant of an idea it was, only to hear a string of criticisms and negativity? This is probably how Joseph felt in Genesis 37: 5-9 when he shared the dream God had given him with those that should have been the closest to him (his brothers). Joseph’s experience brings up two great points for reflection: 1. Be careful who you share...

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