Author: Andrea Lemon
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The One Question on Every Test
Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ Mark 12:29-30 My small group has been studying “Detours” by Dr. Tony Evans (highly recommend).…
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An Ever-Present Help
Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:4-5 Earlier this week, I sat down at the Father’s feet and had myself a good old fashioned ugly cry. You know the kind I’m talking about – tears…
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Practicing a Pause
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 Remember to practice a purposeful pause when needed friends. God gives rest to those who draw close to Him. May…
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The Greatest Commandment
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39 In Christ’s time, the Hebrew people had 10 Commandments and over 600 statutes to live by.…
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God’s Refining Power
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 What a powerful reminder of the refining power of God! Many of the finest things in life require time under pressure. For example, consider the immense heat and…
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5-21-23 Sunday Encouragement
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 3:16 Praise God for providing us His written word to guide our…
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5-20-23 Saturday Encouragement
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 1 Timothy 2:1 NLT Sweet friends, prayer, like Bible study, worship, ministry, and fellowship, is a key piece of our daily walk with God. I’ll admit, of those five, prayer…
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A Lesson in Waiting
I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:13-14 My ladies group has been studying “Detours: Lessons from Joseph” by Dr. Tony Evans and, while it has been filled…
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The Whole Armor of God – 14
The Power of Prayer 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as…
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The Whole Armor of God – 13
The Sword of the Spirit In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. Ephesians 6:16-18 We’re nearing the end of our…
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