Everyday Matters
Tuesday Matters
Everyday Gossip
I saw a cartoon once where three women were round a table praying and the caption said, “It’s not gossip if you’re eyes are closed.” I laughed but it also made me think.
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Everyday Thanks
Corrie Ten Boom along with her Sister Betsy hid a number of Jews during the Holocaust, and both were caught and sent to a Concentration Camp.
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Everyday Strong Will
I have a strong will. I’m sure someone listening right now can totally relate to the fact that while our spirits may be strong and willing our flesh fails us time and time again.
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Everyday Is Anything Too Hard for God
On our chalk board I have written Genesis 18:14, “Is anything too hard for God?" I pass by this chalkboard on the way to our bedroom and on the way to the outdoor world.
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Everyday Walking Through
Isaiah 43:2 is truly a comfort from God, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and the rivers will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, and the flame will not burn you.
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Everyday God is a Shelter
When feeling lonely or afraid I go to the Psalms for comfort. Psalm 91:4 really hit me the other day; “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. He will shield you with His wings. He will shelter you with His feathers. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.”
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Everyday Success of Trials
A post on Instagram read; “A key to success is playing the hand you were dealt like it was the hand you wanted.”
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Everyday Flower Love
I still remember the “just because I care” flowers from my husband sent a few years ago.
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Everyday God is Home in Us
Life is hard. The earth experience is hard. It is not our home. Hard stuff for us all is stuff like forgiving those who never apologize or a health report that is terminal.
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Everyday Armor of God
I have to constantly remind myself who the enemy is. It’s not other people like we so often think (not that the enemy doesn’t use people because he does) but he’s the real enemy.
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Everyday Itchy Sin
Hidden sin is attractive but once exposed, we see how ugly it really is. But often a person acting in sin can’t see the truth of how what they’re doing is not only hurting themselves but also others around them.
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Everyday Step In Faith
In the Old Testament as the Israelites were soon to enter into the Promised Land they were faced with crossing the Jordan River during flood season with the Ark of the Covenant.
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Everyday Forget the Lies
The letter began, “Debbie I’m struggling. I’ve been unemployed since September; I have an aunt who is in the hospital and my husband is constantly reminding me that he’s the one who’s paying the bills. I feel frustrated and far away from God.
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Everyday Cake MERCY
“Dan, c’mon, please pay the bill. My allowance won’t cover it.” I was asking for grace from my husband as I handed him the bill for spending too much
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Everyday Bouquet Love
I was absent one summer, for an extended period of time, and even though I’m not a “flower person”
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Everyday Not Fair
If you’re a mom you’ve heard; “I don’t want to. It’s not fair.” And if you’re like me your sure-fire response has been, “Life’s not fair.”
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Everyday Popular
I don’t get why Jenny is so popular? She’s not that nice but people seem drawn to her?
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Everyday Useful Words
Two most useful words that we need to actually use more often are “okay” and “no.”
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Everyday Earth Experience
This earth is not our home. Good…because it’s so stinkin’ hard some days. I so often have to look up and find the hope to move forward.
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Everyday Humility
Remember that song, “Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in everyday way?”