A Sweet-smelling Aroma I have had the experience many times of sitting in my living room and smelling the aroma of cinnamon buns or cookies baking. Believe me, there is nothing like that going on in my kitchen. But this verse comes to mind as I reflect on those smells....
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As a leader, you will have times when your authority will be questioned. In Numbers 12, Moses’ brother and sister, Aaron and Miriam, try to launch a revolt against his authority. The enemy will try hard to make you believe you don’t have authority by bringing doubt and discontent. You...
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Who is Talking? Jesus spoke to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men”; to whom was Jesus really speaking? We have to remember when people say things to us that are...
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Are you poured out for the Lord? Giving Him everything you have? I can hear Mary saying, You are worthy Lord of all I have, “It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.” John 11:2...
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What is our Treasure? Did you ever go on a treasure hunt when you were a child? It is usually a game that someone has put together where a series of clues are given and everyone tries to find the treasure. The treasure could be money, or candy or a...
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Victim or Victor? When we pray, do we pray as though we are a victor, or a victim? Jesus taught the disciples how to pray when they asked Him. They saw that He prayed with authority and He told them to pray, “Your kingdom come. Your will be done on...
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Fighting Like Cats and Dogs I remember when my children were small and they would have their sibling squabbles. Sometimes I felt like a referee. But then I would think, “How does God feel when His children squabble?” If we have differences with our brothers and sisters in Christ, we...
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Reality Check… Has God used you today or have you used Him? When we open our heart to the Lord, we desire Him to use us in whatever way He wishes. When we remain distant, we use Him for our purposes. “If you remain in me and I in...
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