Taking a break from that good marriage…and how to achieve it stuff today. For more than 30 years now, a red toy poodle has been part of the Ivey household. It began when our friends Fred and Susan asked us to babysit theirs. Opie came for the weekend while they were on a trip. I […]
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Dear God and Father, today my heart is heavy over so many families who are in crisis. I call many of their names in private today as I beg your healing hand to be upon these husbands and wives who desperately need You and Your healing graces today. Please help me and my bride to
Dear and precious LORD, of all Your creatures in creation, thank You for puppies. I don’t know of any more prima facie example on earth of Your unconditional love than a puppy. Thank You for the two You with which You have graced our home over the past three decades…and now thank you again for
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Father God, as I ponder our current state of affairs today, I am saddened and chagrined for how we have wasted so much of the privilege you have afforded those of us who live in Western Civilization and the USA in particular. I am sorry for my part in supporting businesses who blatantly ignore You.
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LORD, Jesus, where is our world headed? Does the Biblical record of Your people running headlong toward apostasy and captivity and repentance and deliverance apply to us today? Will, indeed, history repeat itself with us? Whatever it takes, LORD, for me to get ready for whatever comes next in our world, please teach me how
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O, my Father, it is so awfully dry here. Farmers and ranchers are having to take draconian measures which will cause catastrophic events to occur in our food supply chain. You know that better than anybody, but I pray fervently for Your grace and mercy to be bestowed on us so that you would not
Dear Heavenly Father, I know You don’t have grandchildren, but I am so grateful I do. Thank you for sending our only grand daughter to be with us for a week. I pray she will have an open heart for You as she matures. Please lead her to faith in You and if it is
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Do you remember the lessons you were taught in school about how to listen constructively and to do so with a willingness to understand and not just to respond? NO?? Well, neither do I. It didn’t happen. See if this looks about right for you. For whatever reason you begin a discussion on any difficult
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Father God, with the rising sun, Your mercies are new. I’m excited about the gift of this day! Fill me with love that casts out all fear. Fill me with hope which endures. Fill me with strength when I am tired. Fill me with patience for my family, friends, and coworkers. Fill me with Jesus, who is
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Dear LORD, As I read Your Word, I came across my Life Verse promising me if I wait on You, You will renew my strength (Isaiah 40:31). Although my strength is often depleted, today I choose to rest and spend time in Your presence, recharging my battery. I refuse to run myself ragged, listening to the
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