Jan. 28, 2014–Rehearse your past Victories

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Right after David tells King Saul of his decision to take on Goliath, there is an interesting exchange that happens between the now and future kings of Israel, as we read in I Samuel 17:33-37. Saul discourages David by saying: “You are not able to … [Continue reading]

Jan. 27, 2014–Focus on what’s coming TO you (not what’s coming AT you)

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Everyone who's ever had any exposure to the stories of the Bible knows about David and Goliath. As a matter of fact, even those who are not Jews or Christians make reference to these Biblical characters to describe a situation in which a small or … [Continue reading]

Jan. 26, 2014–Know when to say No

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Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and … [Continue reading]

Jan. 25, 2014–Resign or Re-sign?

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“It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!” (I Kings 19:4) Those are the words of the prophet Elijah when he hears that Jezebel has put out a contract on his life. Yes, this is the great prophet Elijah who has just … [Continue reading]

Jan. 24, 2014–A Son Lives Completely Free

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(Be blessed by this DWOD for Jan. 24, 2014 by guest blogger, Barry Adams) Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. (2 Corinthians 3:17) The kingdom of God is all about living a free life. When Jesus … [Continue reading]

Jan. 23, 2014–Go and Grow

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Every congregation in the United Church of Canada, the denomination in which I am credentialed, is mandated to provide its minister up to three weeks of Continuing Education leave per year and an allowance to boot. In the early years of ordained … [Continue reading]

Jan. 22, 2014–Small Cloud or Heavy Rain?

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“There is a cloud, as small as a man’s hand, rising out of the sea!” So he said, “Go up, say to Ahab, ‘Prepare your chariot, and go down before the rain stops you.’” Now it happened in the meantime that the sky became black with clouds and wind, and … [Continue reading]

Jan. 21, 2014–Stay Thirsty

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On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his … [Continue reading]

Jan. 20, 2014–Don’t Worry

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(In this DWOD for Jan. 20, 2014, guest contributor Kenneth Copeland addresses a key factor that could delay the fulfillment of your destiny…be blessed by this revelation, y’all!) Therefore do not worry and be anxious. (Matthew 6:31) God is … [Continue reading]

Jan. 19, 2014–Freedom From Fear–Part 3

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This is the third post in a series that I have written on fear and repentance.  In this post I want to show you how to repent of fear so that it no longer has a root in your life.  You will remember the Woolly Mammoth dream from my first post. As I … [Continue reading]