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Because He Lives
From the Holy Bible, YouVersion Most of us are familiar with the song, Because He Lives. The lyrics, penned by Bill and Gloria Gaither, strike the chord of hope in every person who genuinely believes that Jesus Christ lives today. … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Devotional, Jesus Christ, Religious, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, Christian, eternal life, God, Jesus Christ, salvation
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Thanksgiving and Praise
By Brenda B Taylor Enter His gates with thanksgiving; go into His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and bless His name. Psalm 100:4 November is a beautiful month in East Texas. The trees begin to sport their fall … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, faith, family, food, God, praise, thankful, turkey and dressing
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The First Thanksgiving
“Let the people thank you, God! Let all the people thank you!” (Psalms 67:3 CEB) The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 by the Pilgrims who left their homes in England searching for religious freedom. They lived in a feudal … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Devotional, historical fiction, inspirational, novel, post Civil War, Uncategorized
Tagged family, Lord, Native Americans, novel, Pilgrims, post Civil War, Thanksgiving
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Elul Twenty-Nine
Today, Sunday, began beautifully with sunshine, low humidity, and a 60 degree temperature. Also, today is Elul 29 on the Jewish Calendat—the Day of Jubilee when all debts are released. The Day of Jubilee happens every seven years. On the … Continue reading
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The Gift of Prayer
Approaching the Creator, Jehovah God, on a personal basis in prayer is a wonderful gift. God listens to the prayers of His children and answers each one. He may not answer your prayers exactly as you desire, but He is … Continue reading
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Tagged devotional, God, motivation, prayer
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St. Patrick
“But the Word of the Lord remains forever. And that word is the Good News that was preached to you.” I Peter 1:25 St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated on March 17. The day is a time those of Irish heritage … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, England, God, Ireland, missionary, monasteries, slave, St. Patrick
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The Spirit of God
For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. (Philippians 2:13 NLT) God works within you to give you not only the desire to please Him, but also the power to … Continue reading
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Tagged God, Israel, power, saved, Spirit
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The Blood Moon
by Brenda B. Taylor Easter is a time the Christian community celebrates the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Easter is scheduled, according to the Gregorian calendar, on the Sunday of the first full moon after … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Easter, Religious, Revelation, Uncategorized
Tagged apocalypse, blood moon, Christian, Easter, Gregorian calendar, prophecy
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The National Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument (generally known as the Wallace Monument) is a tower standing on the summit of Abbey Craig, a hilltop near Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace (c. 1270-1305), the 13th century Scottish national hero, who … Continue reading
Posted in Scotland, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Battle of Stirling Bridge, Braveheart, independence, Mel Gibson, monument, national hero, Scotland, Stirling, visit, William Wallace
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True Security
Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. … Continue reading
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Tagged God, Lord, money, possessions, sufficient, The Lord
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