God Said It…That Settles It Thy ways are past understanding, but Thou knowest the way for me – Dietrich Bonhoeffer Always keep top of mind the scripture which reminds us, “The steps of a [good and righteous] man are directed and established by the Lord. And He delights in his way [and blesses his path]....
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Morning Manna – October 29, 2022
Open Hands He who wants anything from God must approach Him with empty hands – Robert C. Cunningham There is something about decluttering/ clearing your life of its many distractions. It not only frees you to see and move forward in ways you couldn’t before, but more importantly, allows God’s Word to take root….fall on fertile...
Morning Manna – October 22, 2022
Courage to Go Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream – Malcom Muggeridge Dare to be different from the crowd—to challenge the status quo and to trust God to lead you, no matter how ill-prepared you may feel. Your assignment is special and while it may be lonely at times, know that...
Morning Manna – October 7, 2022
Let Go of the Reigns On every level of life…hurry and impatience are sure marks of an amateur – Evelyn Underhill Funny, we’re all in such a hurry these days. Our lives are like a conveyor belt— we tend to move at a fast pace, continuing to add/take on the next thing without ever stopping...
Morning Manna – September 30, 2022
The Undeniable Comfort of Peace If we do not have quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot – John Bunyan When your heart and mind are clear and at peace, the comforts of life, while welcomed, are much sweeter but are not...
Morning Manna – September 23, 2022
Spiritual Markers Keep Victories Afresh (inspired by the writings of Chris Tiegreen) You recall in the Old Testament where the people of God marked places that represented great victory in their lives. Remember the altar Noah built after he and his household were delivered from the flood that overtook the earth (Genesis 8:20), or the altar...
Morning Manna – September 16, 2022
The Beauty Contentment – An Inside Job Contentment. It’s something we all strive for but how many of us ever wonder if we’ll ever reach that state? If we’re honest, many of us spend our lifetime energy planning and pursuing better lives for ourselves than we had growing up. We are determined to do better...
Morning Manna – September 2, 2022
Free Your Mind Justification takes place in the mind of God and not in the nervous system of the believer – C.I. Scofield Simply put, we don’t need to worry or stress over whether we’re enough—doing enough good works or have enough faith. The truth is, our righteousness [self-righteousness, that is] is as filthy rags...
Morning Manna – August 19, 2022
Out of Sight But Top of Mind Spiritual growth consists most in the growth of the root, which is out of sight. – Matthew Henry Never forget that God does His greatest work in our lives out of plain sight. Recall that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made—created and formed in the womb under His watchful...
Morning Manna – August 12, 2022
Lean Into God “Our extremities are the Lord’s opportunities” – Charles Spurgeon I don’t mind admitting that I sometimes tend to first do things out of my own strength and when it doesn’t work out, cry out to God for help. Much like a toddler who goes through that phase of wanting to do things...