Dick Ivey

Thank You, LORD…

No matter how much evil and unbelief I see in this dark world, You continue to shine brightly. So it’s crucial for me to look toward the Light as much as possible—fixing my eyes on You. I am overcome with gratitude for the blessings great and small You have given me. A warm safe place […]

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Fire and Wind and Loss

Dear LORD, as the tragedies continue to unfold in CA with thousands of homes lost completely with onerus timelines to rebuild or face egregious tax burdens, my heart goes out not only to the elegant home owners, but to the mom-and-pop neighborhoods where people lost everything. You alone know why You permitted this loss and

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Just in case…

If you have been mining for gold with us for the past few years, you will recognize some of these NUGGETS I’m going to reprise for the next few months. Just in case you don’t remember this question, and if you are in a relationship or a marriage, ‘why exactly did you choose the other

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Keep me safe while I wait.

O, LORD, Sometimes You answer my prayers right away. Other times, I have to wait. But I know you can. I believe You can. I believe You will. Even if You don’t, I still believe. You are good to those who put their hope in You. I knoq You are good to those who look

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You are My All in All

O, LORD Jesus, in You I have everything I could ever need. Feelings of emptiness can serve as signals—reminding me to turn back toward You. Please be close to all those who are suffering thru catastrophic loss today, for Jesus’ sake. Amen Verse for Today: “The Lord is near to all who call on him,

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Fires and Ice

Today, my Father, I am deeply touched by the countless homeless people in freezing, snowy places and for the thousands of peoplw whose entire lives and memories have been consumed by fire. For us, I’m grateful for a warm house…even in the snow and ice, but my heart breaks for the tens of thousands of

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Plan Your Memories for 2025

Do you have your wedding anniversary celebration down to a science? We do. For 38 years now Barb and I have taken turns planning wedding anniversaries. She planned our honeymoon and I then began with the odd numbered years. This year is 37 for us and I’ve got a doozy planned…she had no idea. While

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Doin’ “A” work today!

O God, Please help me choose the tasks You want me to accomplish today, letting the rest of them slip into the background of my mind. This makes it possible for me to keep You in the forefront of my awareness. Oh, how I long to do that better. Thank You in advance for your guidance today,

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