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[3 Mar 2009 | 2 Comments | ]

God is always a god of abundance, never scarcity or lack!
So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the LORD of hosts. (Zechariah 4:6)
What will you be doing at 3 pm EST today?
What will God be doing?
You are invited to attend the inaugural launch of the Christian Life Coaching Cafe today at 3 pm EST. This free life-changing webinar is being hosted by Lynne Lee, a mother of five, certified life …

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[19 Feb 2009 | 6 Comments | ]

“Continue to do the right thing!” – former Virginia Governor Mark Warner to Georgia Willis
Then Samuel said: “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams. (1 Samuel 15:22)
What does obedience to God look like?
During our weekly Marching Through Culpeper prayer call on Tuesday Feb 17, Virginia Morton shared that the keyword the LORD gave her for this week is “Obedience.” That word, the scriptures …

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[26 Jan 2009 | No Comment | ]

“According to God’s way of doing things, there are three steps to changing our behavior.” – Stormie Omartian
He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. (Proverbs 28:13)
What sins or mistakes do you need to confess to God?
During my two-way journaling time on September 3, 2008, Jesus told me, “Keep working hard to eliminate hurry from your life. Learn to say “No” much more often. When your desk is clear, you get 1-2 weeks ahead on your devotionals, exercise daily, and go …

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[24 Dec 2008 | One Comment | ]

“There is no truth that can give you any more courage and boldness as you live out your Christian life, especially in the workplace, than that found in Romans 8:34″ – Henry Blackaby
Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. (Romans 8:34)
What difference does it make in your life to know that Jesus is interceding for you?
On December 1, I received an email from Tim Smith, one of …

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[22 Dec 2008 | No Comment | ]

I think it’s appropriate to start off my messages of Christmas week sharing about prayer and faith since Jesus’ purpose in coming was to “seek and save that which was lost” and faith in Jesus is crucial both for salvation and to live an abundant life. According to E.M. Bounds, “when faith ceases to pray, it ceases to live.”

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[11 Nov 2008 | No Comment | ]

“God always answers our prayers as long as we leave the matter in his hands.” – Lucky (Baruch) Holloway
Yet you do not have because you do not ask. (James 4:2b)
How will you bless a veteran today?
I am extremely humbled by the grace of God with the prompt responses to yesterday’s prayer request for an Intercessory Team for Your Daily Blessing. After getting my haircut by Rev. Mark Jarvis yesterday morning, I went swimming. As I was walking into the Powell Wellness Center, I saw my dear friend Gene Foret. Gene …

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[10 Nov 2008 | No Comment | ]

If God is all you have, God is all you need!
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able …

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[1 Nov 2008 | No Comment | ]

“God wants you to know that you are a present day Esther!” – Pastor Mark Arnold to Governor Sarah Palin
And Esther obtained favor in the sight of all who saw her. ( Esther 2:15b)
Will you set aside 7 minutes today to read Pastor Mark Arnold’s complete God story?
I didn’t plan to send any message today, but after just reading an email my father forwarded to me titled “Sarah is an Esther!!!” and researching this more online, I knew with absolute certainty that this message must go out TODAY!
After spending 30 …

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[13 Oct 2008 | No Comment | ]

“The Bible is not something that leads to a connection with God; It is the connection with God.” – Henry Blackaby
Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105)
How can you empower your life story?
Will you commit to meet with Jesus daily?
When and where are you going to start?
How long are you going to meet with Jesus each day?
What resources do you need to meet with Jesus?
I’ve had a Wow! morning. God is so good! I’ll share part of the story this morning …

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[13 Aug 2008 | No Comment | ]

“When there is no hope, when there is no remedy, God still has a holy prescription!” – Lou Engel
Blow the trumpet in Zion, Consecrate a fast, Call a sacred assembly (Joel 2:15)
Can a nation be changed in one day?
As I write today’s devotional, my heart is broken – extremely broken. Last Thursday (August 7), I happened to attend the monthly Shepherd’s Table meeting at Prison Fellowship in Loudoun County, Virginia for the first time in a year. One of the guest speakers was Paul Amabile, the Director of Church Relations …

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