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Why Did God Choose You in Your Family? God’s Calling is understood by some parents and siblings. Being divinely chosen and set apart within one’s family for a specific spiritual purpose is a calling that is not about superiority but responsibility. A unique heavenly perspective is sustained by His grace. Our willingness to address difficult…

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Begin and End

Attempt to imagine the very beginning. Not just before you were born. But before earth, galaxies, stars, or before waters existed. Before the dark was split by Light. Before language was spoken, or a word, or a single sound. Note, how try as you might, your mind slips into an impossible blank void. All that…

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Temporary Shelter

The Spirit of God dwells in us as His desire has always been to simply fellowship with His beloved people. The Lord said to Moses, Exodus 25 “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive the offering for Me from everyone whose HEART PROMPTS them to GIVE. “Then have them make…

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Humble in Spirit

Proverbs 22:4 “The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.” James 4:10 “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” 1 Peter 5:5 “Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God…

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BE STILL

The key to hearing God’s voice is silencing self, the noise of the world’s evil influence, and the secular opinions of those who do not know God. We can best learn to trust that the Holy Spirit is speaking to us when His voice is all we are STILL to hear. How do I recognize…

Alley Family Roots

A Love Story in the Shadow of the Eifel Mountains, began in the small village of Shuen Ecken. In the heart of post-World War II Europe, an eager 19-year-old boy named Willis Earl Alley was the son of Vernon and Isa Mae. He was the middle child born into a tribe of 12 field workers.…

Michael Hoyle

I bless your spirit so that you can bless others from an overflowing cup. I speak to the spirit in Michael. “I bless you with God’s great overwheling favor. You are God’s beloved child by legal adoption. Your Father designed you for His special purpose. I bless you with a growing awareness of the Holy…

Thought Life

To examine our heart deeply, we are wise to ask, “Do I lead a life of devotion and obedience to God? Do I enjoy a mind occupied with God’s loving kindness? Do I walk in humble submission and confidence?” Behold Jesus stands at the door of our hearts and knocks. The audiobook by Henry Scougal …

The Girl I Was

I WAS that shy girl who had low self-worth. I WAS the girl who felt like an outsider. I WAS the girl who was quiet, kind, envious, empty and depressed without knowing why. I WAS the girl who believed she had no chance of being accepted or loved. I WAS the girl who compared herself…

Holy Spirit Help

The Holy Spirit is our constant Guide and ever present Helper. As Moses did, we respond to our Father’s call and climb the holy mountain to boldly face Him. In prayer, we take the first step to reach the high position that God calls us to. Holy Spirit requires us to trust Him so that…

Whispers

The Holy Spirit is always speaking as we read the Word of God. He is in that subtle “aha” moment as we remember the truth of what God said. His divine guidance comes as He lifts the Word off the page and into our hearts. The Spirit operates within the ordinary rhythms of our thoughts.…

Yield to God

We yield gladly because we are unable to walk worthy. But God’s Holy Spirit is able to deliver us from our own understanding to present us faultless at the throne of grace. Have you ever fussed and complained to God? Being honest with God is the best way to honor Him. “Lord Jesus, I’ve been stuck…

Gift of God

“And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you BELIEVED, you were MARKED in HIM with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit.” Ephesians 1:13 — The eternal gift of God includes the mark of God, the filling of the Holy Spirit. The Jewish…

Question God

Ask God to make good use of the days you have left. “Lord Jesus, with whatever time I have left, I give it to You. With this willing attitude, Holy Spirit is invited to guide us into God’s will. The Bible tells us that Moses was 80 years old when God called him to a…

Charlotte Vawter

The Author of Miss Charlotte’s story is God the Father. He placed her name in the Lamb’s Book of Life and knit her together in her mother’s womb. Her children arise and call her blessed.” It is my privilege to summarize her lasting impact at Lakeside for generations to come. Because of her obedience, her legacy…