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Praying for Your Children
“You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness” (Psalm 91:5-6 NKJV). Want to get your heart pumping? Get a call from your child saying they have had a bear on their windshield! Your mind becomes very alert. Our youngest son had driven to Colorado and gave us a call when he arrived at a campground. As he was setting up the tent and chatting with us, he mentioned an “arrow” on a nearby rock. A bow and “arrow” kind of arrow. Seemed odd, so I stored the information away until God revealed…
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Seek God Early
“O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You” (Psalm 63:1 NKJV). One of the first prayer groups God led me to was a Tuesday, 5:30 a.m. meeting with the pastor’s wife and a small group of ladies, at their home. Yes, that was a.m., not p.m. I could not have imagined being anywhere at 5:30 a.m., except tucked away cozy and warm in my bed! Yet again, I wondered why God would ask me to do something that didn’t match my body rhythm or ability. Some are early risers- that was not me. But, God has a way of stretching us to take the steps needed to accomplish His…
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Called to Pray
“I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!” (Psalm 116:1-2 NLT). The trip to Louisville, Kentucky led me from Nazareth to Calvary, and beyond. God continued placing “clues” in my path to reveal my purpose. He strategically arranged for every detail to be discovered, on this treasure hunt, that would not only reveal my purpose, but also His power. As I traveled towards Calvary, I was led to a church. Upon entering, I picked up prayer cards displayed in the lobby. These were to lead me to my calling…
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God Grows the Bible Ministry
“For the body is not one member, but many” (1 Corinthians 12:14 NASB). You’ve heard it said, “We are better together!” And yes, we are! Has God put on your heart to do something that could affect more people than you are personally capable of reaching? Maybe it’s time to partner with others to grow your calling into something global! Think of the impact you might have as you join with others, who use their God-given gifts to compliment yours, in order to expand the reach you have for God’s kingdom. The Bible says, “Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor” (Ecclesiastes 4:9…
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God Leads
Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me” (Matthew 19:21 NKJV). We’ve had a handful of yard sales over the years. My husband is not a fan. That’s why I was so surprised when God gave me a vision that included having a yard sale! We were traveling at the time. As I gazed out of the window, God unexpectedly brought to mind an image of a large, black garbage bag. It was the kind you overstuff when decluttering, as you are heading out the door to a local…
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Giving Children’s Story Bibles
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10 NKJV). “Under someone’s umbrella, you will give away children’s Bibles.” This was the message from the “clues” gathered at 3 Best Western Hotels on my trip to Louisville, Kentucky, in January of 2000. Upon arriving in Louisville, I had no idea where I would stay for the 3-night trip. However, God had already arranged that I would stay in 3 Best Western Hotels. Each hotel had a “clue” to collect that, when combined, would lead me to a purpose in my life. Ephesians 2:10 tells us…
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What is My Purpose, God?
“The Spirit shows what is true and will come and guide you into the full truth. The Spirit doesn’t speak on his own. He will tell you only what he has heard from me, and he will let you know what is going to happen” (John 16:13 CEV). God, what is my purpose in life? Have you ever cried out for God to show you why He created you? Have you struggled with what God’s will is for your life? I think we probably all have. We can get impatient and want to run ahead of His timing for events in our lives. Or, you may be like me when…
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Release Your Children to God
Isaiah 54:13 “All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children.” It’s 5:15 a.m. and I’m wide awake. Not a typical morning! God immediately brings to mind a vision He had given me, over 18 years ago. The vision changed everything in the way I related to my family, because it changed me. Are you a parent? Do you worry about your children? I did. Thankfully, God showed me how to separate my job from His job, and release my family to Him, where they belonged. Perhaps this vision will help you, too, release your most precious gifts back to God.…
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You Can’t Put God in a Box
Hebrews 13:8 “God is the same yesterday, today and forever.” Welcome to the “Godadventures.net” blog! Over the years, we have received countless packages and boxes on our front porch. It’s always exciting, opening a new box, even if you already know what’s in it. We drop everything, search for an old kitchen knife and rip it open. There’s just something about the expectation of looking inside and finding a treasure! Once the treasure is found, the box is discarded. Have you ever tried to put God in a box? I know I have. Before I came to know Jesus as Lord and Savior, He was in my “religion box.” I…