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Many times we judge people and circumstances by what we see or hear on the surface level. We form opinions according to our perspective or experiences, or we listen to what other people have heard …
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Diane Houghtaling
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8/4/23
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The word surrender means to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority. We picture being in a battle where the enemy has someone surrounded. They may say, “Come out …
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by Diane Houghtaling
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7/21/23
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I have always been plagued by the distraction of busyness. I was reminded of two word pictures the Lord gave me years ago to better understand how these were affecting my life.
In the first …
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Diane Houghtaling
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7/7/23
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Many of us live in comfort zones. We like our comfort zones because they are so comfortable. They are familiar to us, making it easy to live there. They don’t require much thought or effort as …
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Diane Houghtaling
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6/23/23
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As I recently wandered through the tables at a yard sale, I came upon a new discovery. I was looking through the treasures of a friend who is a quilter. In one box there were bundles of brightly …
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Diane Houghtaling
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6/9/23
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From the beginning of creation, God has been in the rescuing business. He sees, hears and knows what His people are going through at all times, and as we cry out to Him for help, He comes down to …
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Diane Houghtaling
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5/26/23
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Many years ago I awoke from a dream in which a child was asking me, “So what do you get to do today?” I thought that was a very interesting question – not “What do you have to …
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Diane Houghtaling
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5/12/23
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Many years ago I awoke from a dream in which a child was asking me, “So what do you get to do today?” I thought that was a very interesting question – not “What do you have to …
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Diane Houghtaling
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5/12/23
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God has uniquely created mankind with the ability to think and reason, which enables us to make choices and decisions. But since the beginning of time, we have been drawn to make decisions based on …
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Diane Houghtaling
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4/14/23
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In the past when I’ve read the story of how the Gibeonites deceived the Israelites in Joshua chapter nine, I primarily focused on Israel not seeking God’s wisdom or guidance, and simply …
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Diane Houghtaling
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3/31/23
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I see many quotes that have to do with being kind to others. This one from an unknown author says, “Today you could be standing next to someone who is trying their best not to fall apart. So …
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Diane Houghtaling
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3/17/23
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Throughout history God has always provided His people with a place to meet with Him. In biblical times, that place was the altar. When God met His people in a special way or did something miraculous …
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Diane Houghtaling
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3/3/23
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I have found that God is very strategic in His dealings with mankind. He allows events to happen at just the right time and in just the right way for His plans and purposes for our lives to be …
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Diane Houghtaling
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2/17/23
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I recently read a devotion about a familiar Bible story, but the author brought out a point I had never considered before. The story is found in Mark 2:1-12. Jesus was in a house preaching to a …
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Diane Houghtaling
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2/3/23
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Hope can be a very powerful thing, making the difference between life and death. The Bible says that it is one of the few things that will remain, besides faith and love (1 Corinthians 13:13). But …
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Diane Houghtaling
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1/20/23
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What does the term “God’s favor” mean to you? Does it evoke positive feelings of ease, comfort, peace, provision, protection, God’s leading? Most of us think of God’s …
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Diane Houghtaling
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1/6/23
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Have you ever unwrapped a large gift box to find another box to unwrap, followed by more boxes, until you finally open the smallest box within to find your gift? Or have you seen the painted wooden …
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Diane Houghtaling
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12/9/22
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